How to travel from Milan to Cologne

Travel between Milan, Italy and Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Italy enter Germany?

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

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

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

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

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

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

This information was last checked on 12/3/21. 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 between Milan and Cologne.

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 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• 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 12/2/21. 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.

You can travel from Milan to Cologne 3 different ways: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Milan is by taking a flight, which costs on average $36 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

Taking a flight is usually $12 (€10) less than taking a bus to Cologne, which costs on average $48 (€40) for the same trip.

Taking a flight is about $66 (€55) less than taking a train, which costs on average $102 (€85) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Milan is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:

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 8 h 13 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Milan to Cologne is:

• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

• Most travelers catch their flight from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers take a bus from Milan, Stazione Centrale to Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers board their train from Milano Centrale and arrive in Köln Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Milan to Cologne tickets on Omio for $36 (€30).
• Flixbus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Milan to Cologne for $48 (€40).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Milan to Cologne tickets on Omio for $102 (€85).

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

• Plane tickets are costing $36 (€30) one way on average.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $48 (€40) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $102 (€85) one way on average.

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.