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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Cologne is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Cologne via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Siena to Cologne?

The distance between Siena and Cologne is 1042 km. The road distance is 1186.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 41m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Siena to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siena to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Siena to Cologne?

The best way to get from Siena to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 41m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Siena to Cologne bus arrive?

Siena to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Siena to Cologne train arrive?

Siena to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Cologne is 1186 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Siena to Cologne.

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

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Siena to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Siena to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car train

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Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FLR - DUS
6h 38m
€110–283
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
6h 32m
€84–349
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 41m
€202–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Colognebus
18h 24m
€145–218
Drive 1,186.1 km
1. Drive from Siena to Colognecar 1,186.1 km
11h 16m
€186–269
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FLR - CGN
8h 9m
€106–321
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
7h 6m
€113–371
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FLR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 46m
€164–410
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Empolitrain
2. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PSA - CGN
6h 12m
€85–260
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 57m
€202–738
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
19h 36m
€93–154
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Siena to Wörgl Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Wörgl Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
14h 41m
€223–312

Siena to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,042.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Siena, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Siena to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Cologne via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 18h 24m.

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