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

The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Cologne is to bus via Basel which costs €100 - €140 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Sanremo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Köln via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Sanremo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Sanremo to Cologne?

The distance between Sanremo and Cologne is 877 km. The road distance is 1087.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanremo to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 24m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Sanremo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Cologne bus from?

Sanremo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Cologne train from?

Sanremo to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.

Train or bus from Sanremo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sanremo to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 24m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Sanremo to Cologne bus arrive?

Sanremo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Sanremo to Cologne train arrive?

Sanremo to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sanremo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Cologne is 1087 km. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Sanremo to Cologne.

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

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Sanremo to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Sanremo to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCE - CGN
6h 6m
€80–270
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
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 24m
€168–346
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 13m
€102–132
Drive 1,087.4 km
1. Drive from Sanremo to Colognecar 1,087.4 km
10h 18m
€177–255
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 55m
€95–312
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 48m
€153–323
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 21m
€125–342
Train
1. Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 46m
€173–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 8m
€106–148

Sanremo to Cologne by train

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Distance: 877.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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You can take a train from Sanremo to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Köln via Basel SBB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 16h 13m.

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