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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Köln Hbf is to fly and train which costs €65 - €200 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Cologne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Rome to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Rome and Köln Hbf is 1130 km. The road distance is 1394.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rome to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

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

Rome to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

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

Rome to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Rome to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €440 and takes 13h, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Rome to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Rome to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Rome to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Rome to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Köln Hbf is 1395 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Rome to Köln Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Rome to Köln Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Köln Hbf by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
4h 57m
€75–211
Fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
5h 31m
€67–195
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 Hbftrain 42 / ...
13h
€230–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Colognebus
19h 21m
€165–226
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
20h 49m
€299–485
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 36m
€84–238
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
7h 18m
€91–269
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 / ...
23h 9m
€129–203
Drive 1,394.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Köln Hbfcar 1,394.7 km
12h 57m
€223–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbfcar
16h 17m
€262–368

Rome to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 1,130.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Köln Hbf, 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 Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h.

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