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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Venice is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Venice. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Venice?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Venice. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Venice?

The distance between Cologne and Venice is 743 km. The road distance is 970.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Venice without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 49m and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cologne to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Venice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Venice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Venice?

The best way to get from Cologne to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Cologne to Venice bus arrive?

Cologne to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where does the Cologne to Venice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Venice is 971 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Cologne to Venice.

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

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Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5359+ hotels available in Venice.

Cologne to Venice - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Venice by plane, car, car train, train, bus, or night 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CGN - VCE
4h 16m
€79–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Venezia, Tronchettobus N28
16h 25m
€45–130
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Venicecar
9h 9m
€141–1,063
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Veronabus
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
12h 49m
€93–248
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia S. Lucianighttrain Nj
15h 10m
€100–450
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane DUS - VCE
4h 47m
€79–269
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
4h 43m
€110–320
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRU - VCE
6h 14m
€103–290
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain
6h 28m
€81–290
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
12h 15m
€88–264
Drive 970.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Venicecar 970.5 km
10h 25m
€151–218

Cologne to Venice by train and night train

7Weekly Services

15h 10mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Venezia Santa Lucia Station via München Hbf in around 12h 15m.

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