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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania Central Bus Station station and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.

How far is it from Catania to Cologne?

The distance between Catania and Cologne is 1633 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Cologne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Catania to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Cologne bus from?

Catania to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Catania Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Cologne train from?

Catania to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Catania to Cologne?

The best way to get from Catania to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 17m.

Where does the Catania to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Catania to Cologne train arrive?

Catania to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Catania to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or night train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
3h 5m
€76–287
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
22h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
32h 4m
€272–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Colognebus
33h 17m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
3h 37m
€81–273
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 43m
€115–335
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 49m
€291–925

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,632.9 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Eurowings, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Cologne once a week, and the journey takes 33h 17m.

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