There are 9 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
- Take the train from Pioltello Limito to Rovatotrain
3h 26m€61–162Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome-FCO to Cologne589 km
5h 49m€45–65Train via Verona
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bresciatrain Fr
6h 30m€74–169Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain 9976 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Terminal Bus to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferinobus
10h 13m€61–115Drive 589 km
- Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Colognecar 589 km
5h 49m€92–132Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bresciatrain
4h 22m€72–262Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain
4h 38m€64–234Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bresciatrain 9944 / ...
6h 38m€86–170Bus
- Take the bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Bresciabus N522 / ...
10h 19m€50–90
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €170.
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 Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fiumicino Aeroporto and arriving at Cologne via Roma Termini, Verona Porta Nuova and Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Rome Airport (FCO) and Cologne is 543 km. The road distance is 589 km.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne, including transfers.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 station.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is to train via Verona which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Cologne, Italy?
You can take a train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Cologne via Roma Termini, Verona Porta Nuova, and Brescia in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Brescia twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Elba Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–400
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Pioltello Limito to Rovato
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €10–14
- 2nd Class
- €12–17
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Terminal Bus to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rome-FCO to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brescia station.
Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Cologne.
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