Cologne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cologne
With a population of 7,032, Cologne is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cologne to see all of its attractions.
How to Get to Cologne
Plane
When flying to Cologne, you’ll arrive at Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cologne from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cologne, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cologne to Bologna takes 1h 02m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £19 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Cologne is called Cologne, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cologne is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 59 km from Cologne. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cologne, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Cologne takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Cologne
Where to stay in popular areas of Cologne
Most booked hotels in Cologne
Hiring a car in Cologne
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Cologne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Cologne is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.