What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Verona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Cologne and Lago di Garda is 720 km. The road distance is 872.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lago di Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs €130 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lago di Garda bus from?

Cologne to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lago di Garda train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €800 and takes 11h 31m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Cologne to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Cologne to Lago di Garda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lago di Garda is 873 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Cologne to Lago di Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lago di Garda?

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Cologne to Lago di Garda - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Lago di Garda by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CGN - VRN
4h 33m
€81–284
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
5h 42m
€65–227
Train
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
11h 31m
€135–783
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Veronabus N28
14h 48m
€88–194
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
16h 14m
€86–450
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
5h 8m
€149–470
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
6h 15m
€70–282
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 20m
€102–304
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roveretotrain
7h 25m
€229–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
16h 1m
Drive 872.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Riva del Gardacar 872.8 km
8h 48m
€137–198

Cologne to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 719.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lago di Garda, Italy?

Eurowings flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 31m.

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