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12 h 54 min
1398 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Rome to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (1 398 km)
12 h 54 min
1398 km.
from $76
Fastest
Plane from Rome (Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
12 h 54 min
1398 km.
from $18.23
Train
12 h 57 min
1089 km.
from $397.14
Bus
21 h 15 min
1089 km.
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 40 min
1088 km.
from $154.49
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
5 h 37 min
1088 km.
from $230.03
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dortmund Airport)
7 h 12 min
1088 km.
from $157.21
Bus, Train
22 h 28 min
1088 km.
from $167.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.44–$444.63

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$215.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.71–$1,016.29
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$597.07
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$698.70
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$457.33–$1,206.85

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.63–$495.44
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$381.11

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$431.92

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.71–$393.81

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.44–$558.96
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$444.63

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.54–$203.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.68–$177.85

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Phone:
+39 098 3520 315
Email:
Website:
simetbus.it/portale/
Bus from Pescara to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.33–$139.74

Di Fonzo

Phone:
+39 0873 364785
Email:
Website:
difonzobus.com/en/
Bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescara
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$19.06

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$82.57
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.14–$59.71

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.76–$69.87

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.44–$64.79
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$33.03
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$53.36

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$215.96

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$49.54–$152.44

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.93–$120.68

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.44–$228.67
Train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.87–$127.04

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$19.06
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from München Ost to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.33–$139.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which costs $52.17 - $315.22 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $52.17 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini Giolitti and arriving at Cologne via Pescara and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Rome to Cologne?

The distance between Rome and Cologne is 1130 km. The road distance is 1398.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Rome to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne bus from?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by Di Fonzo, depart from Roma Termini Giolitti station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Cologne train from?

Rome to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rome to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $52.17 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $402.17 and takes 12h 57m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Rome to Cologne bus arrive?

Rome to Cologne bus services, operated by Di Fonzo, arrive at Pescara station.

Where does the Rome to Cologne train arrive?

Rome to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Cologne is 1399 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Rome to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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