There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Rome by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 59m€88–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brescia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N522 / ...
8h 24m€40–70Drive 558.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Romecar 558.1 km
5h 35m€88–127Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rovato to Pioltello Limitotrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 30m€60–196Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Brescia to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5h 18m€93–194Train #2
- Take the train from Brescia to Roma Terminitrain 8959 / ...
5h 34m€68–134Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brescia to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VCE - FCO
5h 42m€78–283Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brescia to Bologna centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
6h 3m€74–246Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rovato to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MXP - FCO
5h 55m€57–200
Cologne to Rome by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rome. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rome. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Roma Termini via Brescia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cologne and Rome is 686 km. The road distance is 558.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Rome without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Rome, including transfers.
Cologne to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brescia station.
Cologne to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Brescia station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Rome is to train via Milan which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Italy and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Cologne to Roma Termini via Brescia and Milano Centrale in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brescia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Brescia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Brescia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Brescia to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Brescia to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brescia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Cologne to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rome is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cologne to Rome.
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