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The average bus between Bologna and Cologne takes 19h 59m and the fastest bus takes 17h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bologna to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a week between Bologna and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale station and arriving at Brescia station via Brescia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.
Bologna to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brescia station.
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The distance between Bologna and Cologne is 163.4 km. The road distance is 200 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Brescia once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
