How to get to Rome from Cologne

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Rome including taking a coach, flight and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Rome is a coach with an average price of £91.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rome:

A coach is £273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rome costing on average £363.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 2m.

The Cologne to Rome distance is approximately 1090 km.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rome is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 10 coaches per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rome Termini.
• Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Lufthansa, ITA, Austrian Airlines, AJet, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Egypt Air, Edelweiss Air to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Rome:

• 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings.

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

To get from Cologne to Rome, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and train.

In Rome, you can explore Trastevere, a charming neighbourhood with narrow streets and vibrant nightlife, and take a stroll through Villa Borghese, a beautiful park with museums and gardens. Enjoy a gelato at Piazza Navona, a lively square with fountains and street artists. Visit the Spanish Steps for people-watching and a great view, and discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours. Must-see sights include the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.

Three to four days in Rome allows you to experience its key attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon, while enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.