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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 6m.

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 16m and costs €75 - €260.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Zürich HB and Bonn Beuel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Venice to Cologne?

The distance between Venice and Cologne is 751 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 bus which takes 16h 6m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Venezia Santa 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 16m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 6m, you could also train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 11h 34m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Venice to Cologne by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or night 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
4h 16m
€79–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 6m
€50–120
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 32m
€145–1,066
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
15h 29m
€287–474
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 7m
€85–284
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
5h 6m
€110–320
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 40m
€81–278
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
11h 34m
€121–235
Drive 972.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Colognecar 972.6 km
10h 17m
€151–218

Venice to Cologne by bus

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Distance: 750.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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