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 €50 - €300.

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 Terminal Gottardi and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 40m and costs €160 - €320.

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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena Terminal Gottardi station.

Where do I catch the Modena to Cologne train from?

Modena to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, 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 €50 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Modena to Cologne bus arrive?

Modena to Cologne bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse station.

Where does the Modena to Cologne train arrive?

Modena to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bellinzona 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Modena to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
4h 41m
€53–299
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
11h 40m
€163–317
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 44m
Drive 997.2 km
1. Drive from Modena to Colognecar 997.2 km
9h 23m
€152–220
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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 27m
€83–301
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 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 41m
€125–372
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
6h 23m
€63–286
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Modena to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 19m
€125–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena to Veronabus 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 47m
€81–125
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 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 829.1 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Air Dolomiti fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 40m.

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