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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Venice to Cologne?

The distance between Venice and Cologne is 741 km. The road distance is 972.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs €290 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Venice to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne train from?

Venice to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Cologne?

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €900 and takes 12h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Venice to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venice to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Cologne is 973 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Venice to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
4h 19m
€62–222
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
12h 48m
€294–866
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 6m
€80–140
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Venezia S. Lucia to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
14h 47m
€106–404
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
4h 58m
€71–249
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 55m
€110–330
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VRN - CGN
5h 30m
€93–304
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
5h 45m
€77–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Colognebus
16h 39m
Drive 972.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Colognecar 972.6 km
10h 17m
€152–220
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
13h 7m
€181–251

Venice to Cologne by train

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 48m.

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