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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Rome to Cologne?

The distance between Rome and Cologne is 1130 km. The road distance is 1393.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rome to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne bus from?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €450 and takes 13h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 19h.

Where does the Rome to Cologne bus arrive?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Rome to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rome to Cologne?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rome to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
4h 57m
€76–235
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
13h 1m
€234–441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Colognebus
19h
€160–230
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
20h 49m
€299–495
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 38m
€84–255
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
6h 9m
€79–200
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane FCO - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 58m
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 / ...
23h 9m
€133–209
Drive 1,393.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Colognecar 1,393.7 km
12h 56m
€225–324
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
16h 17m
€268–370

Rome to Cologne by night train and train

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20h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,130.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 1m.

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