What is the cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolzano to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €200 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Bolzano and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bolzano-Bozen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Bolzano to Cologne?

The distance between Bolzano and Cologne is 867 km. The road distance is 778.9 km.

How do I travel from Bolzano to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 35m and costs €80 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Bolzano to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Bolzano to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Cologne train from?

Bolzano to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolzano to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 8h 35m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €460 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Bolzano to Cologne train arrive?

Bolzano to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bolzano to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Cologne is 779 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Bolzano to Cologne.

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Bolzano to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bolzano to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), car train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 35m
€83–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
11h 50m
€46–81
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re / ...
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
10h 4m
€128–167
Drive 778.9 km
1. Drive from Bolzano to Colognecar 778.9 km
7h 41m
€120–173
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
12h 38m
€88–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bolzano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
7h 26m
€169–226
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 50m
€121–335
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BZO - DUS
4h 59m
€207–458
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 36m
€136–347
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
7h 10m
€98–285

Bolzano to Cologne by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 867.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bolzano-Bozen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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