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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Verona and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

How far is it from Modena to Cologne?

The distance between Modena and Cologne is 829 km. The road distance is 997.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Modena to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Modena to Cologne train from?

Modena to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.

Train, bus or fly from Modena to Cologne?

The best way to get from Modena to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €380 and takes 11h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Modena to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Modena to Cologne train arrive?

Modena to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Modena to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Cologne is 997 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Modena to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Cologne.

Modena to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Modena to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, night train, 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.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
4h 41m
€70–318
Train
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 12m
€156–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena to Veronabus 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 47m
€81–125
Drive 997.2 km
1. Drive from Modena to Colognecar 997.2 km
9h 23m
€152–220
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 26m
€90–340
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLQ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 38m
€129–386
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
11h 40m
€161–321
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus Itabus
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
17h 16m
€199–366
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Modena to Mallnitz-Obervellachcar
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
10h 40m
€204–280

Modena to Cologne by train

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11h 12mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.9 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 12m.

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