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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 56m.

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 56m and costs €65 - €220.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Rome to Cologne?

The distance between Rome and Cologne is 1130 km. The road distance is 1393.6 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 12h 48m and costs €210 - €430.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne train from?

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

Train or fly from Rome to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €430 and takes 12h 48m.

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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1809+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rome 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
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
4h 56m
€66–213
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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 48m
€219–425
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
€103–190
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 / ...
20h 4m
€299–515
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 49m
€81–206
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 51m
€73–247
Drive 1,393.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Colognecar 1,393.6 km
12h 56m
€218–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 6m
€228–1,186

Rome to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

23h 9mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 48m.

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