There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Bresciatrain Fr
3h 23m€33–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bergamobus 1922
5h 18m€23–33Drive 213.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Colognecar 213.8 km
2h 18m€39–56Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain 9998
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rovatotrain Re6 / ...
4h 16m€23–35
Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Grumello del Monte - Viale Vittorio Veneto via Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Cologne via Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
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 which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Genoa to Cologne, including transfers.
Genoa to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cologne, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Brescia once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bergamo twice a week. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Rovato
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Genoa to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Brescia 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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