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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Catania is to train and fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Catania?

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

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Catania. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Catania Centrale via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Catania?

The distance between Cologne and Catania is 1633 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Catania without a car is to train which takes 24h 31m and costs €390 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cologne to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Catania bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Catania train from?

Cologne to Catania train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Catania?

The best way to get from Cologne to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €1200 and takes 24h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 17m.

Where does the Cologne to Catania bus arrive?

Cologne to Catania bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Catania Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Catania train arrive?

Cologne to Catania train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

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

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

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CGN - CTA
4h 49m
€73–292
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
24h 31m
€398–1,168
Train, bus
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 bus from Basel to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
26h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Cataniacar
32h 16m
€279–426
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5h 16m
€86–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
5h 24m
€115–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
33h 17m

Cologne to Catania by train

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24h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,632.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Catania Centrale via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 24h 31m.

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