How to travel from Cologne to Catania

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Catania, Italy is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter Italy?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Catania from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Italy:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Catania, Italy?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Italy has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Catania from Cologne.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from Italy is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Italy?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Italy?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from Catania.

There are 4 ways to travel from Cologne to Catania including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Catania from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Catania:

Taking a train is about $107 (€95) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $112 (€99) for this trip.

A train is generally $5 (€4) less than a ferry for the same journey. Taking a ferry costs on average $9 (€8) from Cologne to Catania.

Taking a train is usually $97 (€86) less than taking a flight to Catania, which costs on average $101 (€90) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Catania from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Catania can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 33 h 50 min   on average.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Catania by train can take on average 31 h 6 min.

You should expect to travel around 1008 miles (1625 km) between Cologne and Catania.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Catania is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Catania from Cologne as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Catania:

• Most travelers take a bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) to Catania, Autostazione.
• Most travelers take a flight from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Cologne to Catania depart from Köln Hbf to Catania Centrale.

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

• You can travel between Cologne and Catania by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $112 (€99) with Flixbus from Cologne to Catania.
• You can go to Catania from Cologne by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $101 (€90) with Eurowings from Cologne to Catania on Omio.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Catania, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $112 (€99) one way.
• Ferry tickets cost $9 (€8) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost $101 (€90) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $5 (€4) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Catania online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.