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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milano - Famagosta and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Milan to Cologne?

The distance between Milan and Cologne is 729 km. The road distance is 824.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Milan to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Cologne bus from?

Milan to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Milano - Famagosta station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Cologne train from?

Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Cologne?

The best way to get from Milan to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 8h 49m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs €110 - €140 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Milan to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Milan to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Milan to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Cologne is 824 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Milan to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly Milan Linate Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
4h 43m
€97–264
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
5h 10m
€30–177
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
8h 49m
€163–266
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 12m
€114–140
Drive 824.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Colognecar 824.3 km
7h 41m
€134–193
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4h 33m
€61–227
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
4h 45m
€72–255
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 15m
€66–217
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane MXP - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
15h 53m
€81–128

Milan to Cologne by train

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Distance: 728.8 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 49m.

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