How to travel from Milan to Cologne

Travel from Milan, Italy to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from Milan restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Milan?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 8/3/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Milan and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Milan, Italy from Germany is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Italy from Germany?

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

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

Requirements for reentering Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

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

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

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Milan, Italy was last verified on 8/5/21. 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 Milan from Cologne.

There are 3 travel options from Milan to Cologne: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cologne is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $43 (€34) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a flight is usually $8 (€6) less than taking a bus to Cologne, which costs on average $50 (€40) for the same trip.

A flight is $216 (€172) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Cologne costing on average $258 (€206).

The quickest way to travel from Milan to Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Cologne by bus can take on average 13 h 30 min.

In comparison, getting to Cologne by train can take on average 9 h 35 min.

The distance is approximately 391 miles (630 km) from Milan to Cologne.

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

• Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Trains from Milan to Cologne most often leave from Milano Centrale and arrive in Köln Hbf.

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

• You can travel by plane from Milan to Cologne with Malta Air, and you can find Malta Air Milan to Cologne tickets for $43 (€34) on Omio.
• You can travel by bus between Milan and Cologne with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Milan to Cologne tickets for $50 (€40) on Omio.
• You can travel by train from Milan to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Milan to Cologne tickets for $258 (€206) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with Flixbus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Cologne.

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

• Plane tickets cost on average $43 (€34) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $50 (€40) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $258 (€206) one way.

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