There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Bresciatrain 8956 / ...
2h 47m€25–56Bus via Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Terminal Bus to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferinobus
5h 5m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Bresciabus N554 / ...
4h 19m€17–29Drive 200.4 km
- Drive from Bologna to Colognecar 200.4 km
2h 28m€32–46
Bologna to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to bus via Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Cologne via Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Cologne via Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Bologna and Cologne is 202 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €25 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Bologna to Cologne, including transfers.
Bologna to Cologne bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, depart from Bologna Terminal Bus station.
Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Cologne, Italy?
ItaloTreno operates a train from Bologna centrale to Brescia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Brescia twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Terminal Bus to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Cologne bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, arrive at Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino.
Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Brescia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Cologne is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Bologna to Cologne.
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