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How to get fromRoma Termini to CologneBy plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Roma Termini to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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  1. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane FCO - CGN
    4h 56m
    €66–213

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain train Ice
    13h 26m
    €331–857

  3. Bus via Zurich

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Zurigobus bus Napoli / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    22h 57m

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    21h 8m
    €290–541

  5. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FCO - DUS
    5h 49m
    €84–236

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane FCO - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    5h 43m
    €89–311

  7. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane FCO - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Koeln Hbftrain train
    7h 37m
    €79–256

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus N77
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    25h 16m

  9. Drive 1,393.9 km

    1. Drive from Roma Termini to Colognecar car 1,393.9 km
    12h 57m
    €217–314

  10. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Roma Termini to Wörgl Hbfcar car
    2. Take the car train from Wörgl Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain train
    3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar car
    16h 22m
    €256–360

Roma Termini to Cologne by train and night train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Eurowings and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 26m.

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