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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €110 - €200 and takes 18h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Ancona to Cologne?

The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 1271 km. The road distance is 1249.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Cologne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 13h 3m and costs €200 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Ancona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cologne bus from?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Cologne train from?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ancona to Cologne is to train via Basel which takes 13h 3m and costs €200 - €750. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 9h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ancona to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport station.

Where does the Ancona to Cologne train arrive?

Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Cologne is 1249 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Ancona to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 3m
€209–747
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Rimini Miramaretrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RMI - CGN
5h 42m
€73–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
18h 49m
€113–195
Drive 1,249.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Colognecar 1,249.3 km
11h 36m
€194–281
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AOI - CGN
9h 38m
€99–275
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
17h 46m
€148–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
20h 55m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ancona to Wörgl Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Wörgl Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
15h 1m
€233–326
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AOI - DUS
6h 40m
€118–272
Catamaran to Zadar Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAD - CGN
9h 26m
€118–367

Ancona to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,270.5 km
Duration: 13h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily.

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