Rome2Rio

How to get fromVatican City to Cologneby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

Find Transport to Cologne

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 11 ways to get from Vatican City to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane FCO - CGN
    4h 52m
    €69–230

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    13h 1m
    €218–424

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Colognebus bus
    20h 52m
    €162–238

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    22h 14m
    €281–472

  5. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FCO - DUS
    5h 26m
    €83–262

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane FCO - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    6h
    €75–189

  7. Fly to Dortmund Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane FCO - DTM
    2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain train
    6h 39m

  8. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane FCO - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    7h 12m
    €85–268

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus N77
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    25h 55m
    €146–258

  10. Drive  1,395.9 km

    1. Drive from Vatican City to Colognecar car 1,395.9 km
    12h 57m
    €259–374

  11. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Vatican City to Kufsteincar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain train
    3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar car
    17h 26m
    €285–401

Vatican City to Cologne by train and night train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Vatican City to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,122 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Vatican City and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There