What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf is to train and fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Milan to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Milan and Köln Hbf is 729 km. The road distance is 825.3 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 53m and costs €160 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Milan to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Köln Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Milan to Köln Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Milan to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €160 - €550 and takes 8h 53m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Milan to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Milan to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Milan to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Milan to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Köln Hbf is 825 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Milan to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Milan to Köln Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Köln Hbf 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 34m
€83–261
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 5m
€55–204
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
8h 53m
€164–517
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
Drive 825.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Köln Hbfcar 825.3 km
7h 42m
€130–187
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 32m
€66–187
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 39m
€62–227
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 Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 45m
€60–282
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 9m
€169–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
15h 21m
€84–143

Milan to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 728.8 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Air France fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 53m.

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