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 €55 - €90 and takes 16h 8m.

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 15m and costs €65 - €250.

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 8m.

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 Zürich HB and Bonn Beuel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

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 8m and costs €55 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 16h 8m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €400 and takes 12h 19m.

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 10m 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 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 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)VCE - CGN
4h 15m
€69–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to LeverkusenN28
16h 8m
€55–90
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
9h 55m
€143–1,064
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
16h 2m
€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)VCE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 52m
€82–263
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 54m
€120–330
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BLQ - CGN
5h 39m
€86–300
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to München Hbf89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
12h 19m
€70–400
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Muenchen HbfRj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
12h 51m
€118–413
Drive 972.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Cologne972.6 km
10h 10m
€153–221

Venice to Cologne by bus

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Distance: 750.8 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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 €55–90 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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