There are 4 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Bresciatrain Fr
3h 23m€36–69Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Lambratetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Rovatotrain Re6 / ...
3h 57m€21–86Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bergamobus 1922
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Colognebus TN Bus
5h 23mDrive 213.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Colognecar 213.8 km
2h 18m€34–49
Genoa to Cologne by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 18m.
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. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Cologne via Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
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 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 €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cologne, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Brescia twice daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Cologne via Bergamo in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Lambrate to Rovato
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Bergamo to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
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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