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 €60 - €110 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €550.

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 48m.

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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

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 43m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 or bus from Modena to Cologne?

The best way to get from Modena to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 48m.

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 18m to drive from Modena to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BLQ - CGN
4h 36m
€80–521
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modena to Verona522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to LeverkusenN28
16h 48m
€64–108
Train
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
11h 43m
€174–346
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Modena to Muenchen HbfEn
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
16h 57m
€201–509
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLQ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 17m
€88–542
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLQ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 24m
€134–599
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BGY - CGN
6h 19m
€73–310
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich AusstellungsstrasseItabus
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
17h 47m
€193–408
Drive 997.2 km
1. Drive from Modena to Cologne997.2 km
9h 18m
€156–225
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Modena to Mallnitz-Obervellach
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
10h 33m
€206–287

Modena to Cologne by train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Modena to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Köln Heumarkt via Verona, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 16h 48m.

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