What is the cheapest way to get from Vatican City to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Vatican City to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €75 - €200 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vatican City to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Vatican City to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Vatican City and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vatican City to Cologne. However, there are services departing from P.Za Venezia and arriving at Cologne via Roma Prenestina A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Vatican City and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vatican City to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Vatican City to Cologne?

The distance between Vatican City and Cologne is 1122 km. The road distance is 1395.9 km.

How do I travel from Vatican City to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Vatican City to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €230 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Vatican City to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Vatican City to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vatican City to Cologne bus from?

Vatican City to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Vatican City to Cologne train from?

Vatican City to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Vatican City to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vatican City to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €440 and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €240 and takes 20h 51m.

Where does the Vatican City to Cologne bus arrive?

Vatican City to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Vatican City to Cologne train arrive?

Vatican City to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Vatican City to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vatican City to Cologne is 1396 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Vatican City to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Vatican City to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Vatican City to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Vatican City 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
4h 52m
€74–210
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 / ...
12h 50m
€230–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Colognebus
20h 51m
€162–238
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 22m
€291–492
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
5h 31m
€83–237
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
5h 23m
€78–194
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 13m
€90–268
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 / ...
24h 55m
€130–218
Drive 1,395.9 km
1. Drive from Vatican City to Colognecar 1,395.9 km
12h 57m
€223–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vatican City to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
16h 18m
€262–368

Vatican City to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,122 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Vatican City 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 Roma Termini to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 50m.

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