How to get to Rome from Cologne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £213.

Distance: 1090 km

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£189

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£110

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£293

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5h 42m

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2h 42m

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27h 2m

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17h 39m

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17h 9m

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30m

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3.3 - 6.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.7kg

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from Cologne to Rome

How to get to Rome from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Cologne to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

KM Malta AirlinesFR 932
19:152h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
21:15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£181One-way
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Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 932
19:152h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
21:15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£181One-way
0 changes

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 932
19:152h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
21:15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£181One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:2521h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
13:20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
£781One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:2022h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
£781One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:3524h40
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
12:15Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
£781One-way
2 changes
KM Malta AirlinesFR 3295
12:202h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
14:20Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£1021One-way
0 changes
AJetVF92 · VF73
00:4512h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£2541One-way
1 change
LufthansaLH1973 · LH1868
09:104h15
Cologne Bonn Airport
13:25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£2911One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Cologne to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Rome.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between Cologne and Rome. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rome is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £26 compared to other travel options to Rome:

A flight is £19 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Rome costing on average £45.

A flight is £202 less than a train with an average ticket price of £228 from Cologne to Rome.

The fastest way to get to Rome from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 55 min.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 21 h 40 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 11 h 42 min of travel time.

Rome is approximately 676 miles away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rome is:

  • 9 coaches per day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Rome as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cologne to Rome:

  • Flights most often depart from Cologne at Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Rome at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Rome:

  • You can travel from Cologne to Rome by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £45 with FlixBus from Cologne to Rome.
  • You can travel to Rome from Cologne by flight with Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Smartwings, TUIfly or AnadoluJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £26 with Ryanair from Cologne to Rome.
  • You can take a train from Cologne to Rome with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for £228 with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rome.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Rome with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct flight per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rome from Cologne.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Rome often also extend their holiday to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

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