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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rome is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rome?

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.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rome?

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 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rome?

The distance between Cologne and Rome is 686 km. The road distance is 558.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rome without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cologne to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rome bus from?

Cologne to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brescia station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rome?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rome is to train via Milan which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Rome bus arrive?

Cologne to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Cologne to Rome train arrive?

Cologne to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rome is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cologne to Rome.

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

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

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 40m
€84–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brescia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N522 / ...
8h 24m
€45–75
Drive 558.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Romecar 558.1 km
5h 35m
€90–130
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rovato to Pioltello Limitotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 25m
€65–195
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Brescia to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5h 18m
€88–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brescia to Roma Terminitrain 8959 / ...
5h 34m
€63–114
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cologne to Bresciatrain
2. Take the train from Brescia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VRN - FCO
4h 22m
€82–232
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brescia to Bologna centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
5h 57m
€77–235
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 30m
€73–277
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
6h 10m
€54–290

Cologne to Rome by bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brescia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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