What is the cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €190 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome Airport (FCO) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 and arriving at Cologne via Termini and Roma Prenestina A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rome Airport (FCO) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Cologne is 1099 km. The road distance is 1424.5 km.

How do I travel from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs €230 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus from?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train from?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €700 and takes 13h 43m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 39m.

Where does the Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus arrive?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train arrive?

Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is 1425 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne.

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Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
2h 24m
€68–190
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 43m
€234–676
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Colognebus
21h 39m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
21h 47m
€294–746
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
3h 5m
€81–214
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 59m
€81–262
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 48m
€81–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
25h 4m
€133–250
Drive 1,424.5 km
1. Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Colognecar 1,424.5 km
13h 8m
€223–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Wörgl Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Wörgl Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
16h 33m
€262–368

Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,098.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 43m.

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