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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bolzano is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bolzano is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €210 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bolzano?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bolzano-Bozen via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bolzano?

The distance between Cologne and Bolzano is 684 km. The road distance is 781.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bolzano without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €130 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cologne to Bolzano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bolzano train from?

Cologne to Bolzano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bolzano?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bolzano is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €130 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Bolzano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bolzano?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bolzano is 781 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Cologne to Bolzano.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bolzano?

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

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
5h 10m
€216–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
12h 18m
€49–95
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
9h 22m
€139–157
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re / ...
9h 32m
€113–165
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
7h 35m
€133–305
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Bolzanoshuttle
7h 5m
€94–307
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
8h 5m
€160–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain
9h 28m
€140–411
Drive 781.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bolzanocar 781.3 km
7h 44m
€121–175
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Bolzanocar
8h 1m
€164–219

Cologne to Bolzano by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 684.4 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bolzano-Bozen via München Hbf in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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