There are 5 ways to get from Genoa 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 via Brescia (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain Fr
4h 1m€28–107Train
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Lambratetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Rovatotrain Re6 / ...
4h 16m€16–31Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h€19–31Drive 213.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Colognecar 213.8 km
2h 18m€35–50Bus via Bergamo
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bergamobus 1922
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Colognebus TN Bus
5h 18m
Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Brescia - North Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Cologne via Milano Centrale and Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Genoa and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 213.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cologne without a car is to train via Brescia which takes 4h 1m and costs €28 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Genoa to Cologne, including transfers.
Genoa to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Genoa to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to train via Brescia which takes 4h 1m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cologne, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Cologne via Milano Centrale and Brescia in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brescia - North Bus Station.
Genoa to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Cologne is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Genoa to Cologne.
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