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Varese to Cologne

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Varese, Italy → Cologne, Germany

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Eleven ways to Travel from Varese to Cologne

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.03–$241.37

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$558.96

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$762.22

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.84–$190.56

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.73–$508.15
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$457.33
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$508.15
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$762.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.92–$698.70

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$393.81
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$330.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$508.15
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$762.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$330.30

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$419.22

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$520.85

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.38–$177.85

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Varese to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.22–$107.98
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.07

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.43–$17.79

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
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 Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$107.98
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

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Varese to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.83–$6.10
Train from Varese to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.22–$8.26
Train from Varese to Rho
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.34–$6.99

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Varese to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$44.46
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.63–$190.56
Train from Lugano to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.87–$139.74

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$30.49

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$139.74
Train from Lugano to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.68–$190.56

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

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Varese to Cologne is to bus which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varese to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Varese and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Varese to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Köln Hbf via Lugano and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Varese to Cologne?

The distance between Varese and Cologne is 652 km. The road distance is 783 km.

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

The best way to get from Varese to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $103.26 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Varese to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varese to Cologne train from?

Varese to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Varese to Cologne?

The best way to get from Varese to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $103.26 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Varese to Cologne train arrive?

Varese to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Varese to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Cologne is 783 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Varese to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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