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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €75 - €320 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32h 14m.

How far is it from Messina to Cologne?

The distance between Messina and Cologne is 1817 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 20h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Messina to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cologne bus from?

Messina to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Cologne bus arrive?

Messina to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Messina to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Cologne by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
7h 48m
€88–396
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
7h 19m
€79–314
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
20h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Colognebus
32h 14m
€250–350
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
2. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Colognecar
19h 34m
€391–587
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 22m
€118–288
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
9h
€96–366
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Hahn, bus, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Hahn (HHN)plane CTA - HHN
3. Take the bus from Hahn to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centerbus
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain
10h 42m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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4h 46mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,816.8 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Onebus operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Cologne once a week. Tickets cost €250–350 and the journey takes 32h 14m.

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