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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Bologna to Cologne?

The distance between Bologna and Cologne is 792 km. The road distance is 1036 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 10h 51m and costs €180 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bologna to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Cologne bus from?

Bologna to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Cologne train from?

Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €180 - €370 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Bologna to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bologna to Cologne train arrive?

Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Cologne is 1036 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Bologna to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
4h 7m
€67–236
Train via Mannheim
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 / ...
10h 51m
€186–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
16h 12m
€91–144
Drive 1,036 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Colognecar 1,036 km
9h 47m
€167–242
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 56m
€97–281
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport 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
4h 49m
€128–316
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VRN - CGN
5h 11m
€85–256
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
5h 50m
€76–290
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 21m
€188–399
Bus via Deposito Due Madonne 2
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
20h 3m
€143–213
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bologna to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
13h 7m
€209–288

Bologna to Cologne by train

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Distance: 792 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Bologna, 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 centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 51m.

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