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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Como to Cologne?

The distance between Como and Cologne is 788 km. The road distance is 780.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 7m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Como to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Como to Cologne train from?

Como to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Cologne?

The best way to get from Como to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 7m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €140 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Como to Cologne bus arrive?

Como to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where does the Como to Cologne train arrive?

Como to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Como to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Cologne is 781 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Como to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
8h 7m
€155–257
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
5h 34m
€32–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 46m
€111–136
Drive 780.9 km
1. Drive from Como to Colognecar 780.9 km
7h 14m
€127–183
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4h 58m
€63–230
Train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
8h 40m
€288–475
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
5h 34m
€90–283
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
6h 4m
€101–270
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 6m
€90–253
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane MXP - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 54m
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 36m
€70–223

Como to Cologne by train

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Como S.Giovanni to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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