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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Modena is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Modena is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Modena?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Modena. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Modena via Leverkusen and Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Modena?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Modena. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Modena via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Modena?

The distance between Cologne and Modena is 829 km. The road distance is 997.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Modena without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €150 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cologne to Modena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Modena bus from?

Cologne to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Modena train from?

Cologne to Modena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Modena?

The best way to get from Cologne to Modena is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €750 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 6m.

Where does the Cologne to Modena bus arrive?

Cologne to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Cologne to Modena train arrive?

Cologne to Modena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Modena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Modena is 998 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Cologne to Modena.

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

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Cologne to Modena - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Modena by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
4h 31m
€46–249
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Fr
11h 33m
€158–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Veronabus N28
2. Take the bus from Verona to Modenabus 522 / ...
17h 6m
€80–132
Drive 997.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Modenacar 997.9 km
9h 20m
€159–229
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUS - BLQ
5h 1m
€79–322
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
5h 11m
€122–410
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Fr
11h 42m
€138–713
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
18h 10m
€109–214

Cologne to Modena by train

72Weekly Trains

11h 33mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Modena via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 33m.

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