What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne is to fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €55 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Aeroporto and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

The distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Cologne is 787 km. The road distance is 1032 km.

How do I travel from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €180 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne bus from?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne train from?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne bus arrive?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne train arrive?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne is 1032 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne.

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Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
1h 59m
€57–243
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
11h 21m
€187–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
17h 43m
€91–157
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the nighttrain from Verona Porta Nuova to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
17h 30m
€117–443
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
2h 35m
€86–298
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
2h 44m
€129–362
Bus via Deposito Due Madonne 2
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
20h 24m
Drive 1,032 km
1. Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Colognecar 1,032 km
9h 39m
€160–231
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
12h 59m
€200–278

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Cologne by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 786.9 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Aeroporto to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna Centrale FS, Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 21m.

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