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 5h 51m.

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 €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs €220 - €470.

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 bus from?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne train from?

Rome to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 56m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €470 and takes 12h 51m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 58m.

Where does the Rome to Cologne bus arrive?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Rome to Cologne train arrive?

Rome to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rome to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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
€63–237
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 51m
€229–465
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
15h 9m
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
€284–375
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 47m
€83–249
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
€77–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
23h 58m
Drive 1,393.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Colognecar 1,393.6 km
12h 56m
€214–309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
14h 6m
€225–1,182

Rome to Cologne by train

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12h 51mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 51m.

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