What is the cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne is to fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Roma Termini and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Roma Termini to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Roma Termini to Cologne?

The distance between Roma Termini and Cologne is 1130 km. The road distance is 1393.7 km.

How do I travel from Roma Termini to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs €200 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Roma Termini to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Roma Termini to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roma Termini to Cologne train from?

Roma Termini to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Roma Termini to Cologne?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €400 and takes 13h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 22h 42m.

Where does the Roma Termini to Cologne train arrive?

Roma Termini to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Roma Termini to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Roma Termini to Cologne is 1394 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Roma Termini to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Cologne.

Roma Termini to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Roma Termini to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)FCO - CGN
4h 52m
€76–257
Fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 34m
€72–285
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
13h 29m
€200–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescara
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln SuedRe
22h 24m
€138–178
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen HbfEn
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
21h 40m
€231–611
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FCO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 38m
€89–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNN537
22h 42m
€96–209
Drive 1,393.7 km
1. Drive from Roma Termini to Cologne1,393.7 km
12h 49m
€217–314
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Roma Termini to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
14h 28m
€225–1,181

Roma Termini to Cologne by train

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13h 29mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.4 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Roma Termini, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 13h 29m.

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