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 €95 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

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 €75 - €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 45m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €150 - €380.

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 EuroCity, 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 11m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

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 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 21m 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?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
4h 36m
€75–506
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 11m
€156–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena to Veronabus 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 45m
€96–125
Drive 997.2 km
1. Drive from Modena to Colognecar 997.2 km
9h 21m
€154–223
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 34m
€132–594
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 15m
€115–358
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 14m
€201–408
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 36m
€205–281

Modena to Cologne by train

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11h 11mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest 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 Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Köln Heumarkt via Verona, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 16h 45m.

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