What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to train and fly and bus which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at L'Aquila via Zampieri and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at L'aquila via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Bologna Centrale and Pescara Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The distance between Cologne and L'Aquila is 1245 km. The road distance is 1428.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to L'Aquila without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila without a car is to train and bus via Milan which takes 16h 35m and costs €330 - €1000.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to L'Aquila?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cologne to L'Aquila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to L'Aquila bus from?

Cologne to L'Aquila bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to L'Aquila train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to L'Aquila?

The best way to get from Cologne to L'Aquila is to bus which takes 22h and costs €170 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €1200 and takes 19h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to L'Aquila bus arrive?

Cologne to L'Aquila bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Cologne to L'Aquila train arrive?

Cologne to L'Aquila train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to L'Aquila?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to L'Aquila is 1429 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Cologne to L'Aquila.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to L'Aquila?

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Cologne to L'Aquila - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to L'Aquila by plane, bus, train, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CGN - FCO
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
7h 47m
€81–222
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
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 Tiburtinatrain
5. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
16h 35m
€339–985
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Roma Prenestina A1bus
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
22h
€174–245
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
22h 11m
€167–558
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUS - FCO
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
8h 18m
€97–241
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FRA - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
8h 17m
€88–269
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Naples Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
9h 29m
€133–296
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pescara Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to L'aquilatrain
19h 27m
€382–1,181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
24h 50m
€129–301
Drive 1,428.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to L'Aquilacar 1,428.8 km
13h 10m
€226–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Göttingencar
2. Take the cartrain from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to L'Aquilacar
21h 25m
€249–346

Cologne to L'Aquila by train

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19h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,244.8 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and L'Aquila, Italy?

You can take a bus from Cologne to L'Aquila via Roma Prenestina A1, Zampieri, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 22h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to L'aquila via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Bologna Centrale, and Pescara Centrale in around 19h 27m.

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