How to get from Cologne to Rome
- 1090 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 20h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Rome: train, flight, bus. The two cities are about 1090 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €79, on Fri, Sep 25.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1090 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 30 | 13h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €84Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 20h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 3013h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€84Omio catalogue, Oct 220h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Frankfurt am Maintrain
Deutsche Bahn·55m - 2Frankfurt am Main → Milan Malpensaflight
Condor·1h 10m - 3Milan Malpensa → MilanbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 4Milan → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·7h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€58November 2026
€29Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 22h 10m€84Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnCologne-Frankfurt am MainBook →CondorFrankfurt am Main-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMilan Malpensa-MilanSee live options and dates →FlixBusMilan-Rome Tiburtina, Cologne-Florence, Florence-RomaBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Condor, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Rome works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Cologne to Frankfurt, about 55 min. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by Condor flight on to Milan (1h 10m). Transfer in Milan and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rome Tiburtina (7h 30m). In total it's roughly €166 over 13h 35m, 3 transfers.
Cologne to Rome: common questions
Is there a train from Cologne to Rome?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Cologne to Rome?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rome from Cologne?
About 1090 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Rome?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Condor, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, Condor, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026