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 bus via Leverkusen which costs €85 - €190 and takes 14h 48m.

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 43m and costs €80 - €300.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 43m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €430 and takes 11h 49m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €85 - €190 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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Where can I stay near 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, night train, 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 43m
€81–294
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Roveretotrain 89
16h 43m
€73–247
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 49m
€117–426
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Veronabus N28
14h 48m
€89–182
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
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
€74–252
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 13m
€136–395
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CGN - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschieratrain
6h 9m
€74–344
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain
6h 43m
€109–267
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
€79–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
15h 48m
€138–188
Drive 872.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Riva del Gardacar 872.8 km
8h 48m
€142–205

Cologne to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 719.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) once daily. 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 49m.

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