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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alessandria is to fly and train which costs €50 - €210 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alessandria is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Alessandria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Alessandria. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alessandria?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alessandria. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Alessandria via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Voghera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alessandria?

The distance between Cologne and Alessandria is 820 km. The road distance is 910.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alessandria without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 11h 58m and costs €120 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cologne to Alessandria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alessandria bus from?

Cologne to Alessandria bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alessandria train from?

Cologne to Alessandria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alessandria?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alessandria is to train via Mannheim which takes 11h 58m and costs €120 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Alessandria bus arrive?

Cologne to Alessandria bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Alessandria train arrive?

Cologne to Alessandria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alessandria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alessandria is 911 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Cologne to Alessandria.

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

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Where can I stay near Alessandria?

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Cologne to Alessandria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Alessandria by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Tortonatrain
6h 42m
€98–282
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Alessandriatrain
7h 44m
€52–210
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vogheratrain Ic
11h 58m
€127–710
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
3. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Valenza - Stazione Ferroviariabus
12h 52m
Drive 910.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alessandriacar 910.7 km
8h 30m
€144–208
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Alessandriatrain
7h 7m
€66–231
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vogheratrain
6h 48m
€72–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Tortonatrain
6h 31m
€74–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Novara to Alessandriatrain
7h 27m
€98–328
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
5. Take the train from Novara to Alessandriatrain Re
12h 51m
€137–553
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Genoabus FlixBus N177
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Alessandriatrain 2144 / ...
17h 28m
€85–156

Cologne to Alessandria by train

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11h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Alessandria via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Voghera in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Alessandria via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Milano - Famagosta, Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria, and Valenza in around 12h 52m.

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