What is the cheapest way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Rome, Termini and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome, Termini to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

The distance between Rome, Termini and Cologne is 1130 km. The road distance is 1393.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs €230 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome, Termini to Cologne train from?

Rome, Termini to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or fly from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rome, Termini to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €430 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Rome, Termini to Cologne train arrive?

Rome, Termini to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome, Termini to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome, Termini to Cologne is 1394 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Rome, Termini to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rome, Termini to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Rome, 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)plane FCO - CGN
4h 56m
€66–224
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 15m
€236–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
24h 32m
€105–217
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
21h 2m
€291–521
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 49m
€83–227
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 46m
€74–267
Drive 1,393.5 km
1. Drive from Rome, Termini to Colognecar 1,393.5 km
12h 56m
€219–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome, Termini to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 6m
€228–1,187

Rome, Termini to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 15mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Rome, 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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 15m.

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