There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Bresciatrain Fr
3h 23m€35–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h€23–41Drive 213.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Colognecar 213.8 km
2h 18m€34–49Bus via Bergamo
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bergamobus 1922
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Colognebus TN Bus
5h 23m
Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €45 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 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 €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cologne, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Brescia once daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Bergamo to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Trenord
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brescia - North Bus 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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