What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which costs €55 - €270 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Venice to Cologne?

The distance between Venice and Cologne is 741 km. The road distance is 969.1 km.

How do I travel from Venice to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs €190 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Venice to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Venice to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne bus from?

Venice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne train from?

Venice to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Cologne?

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €380 and takes 12h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 7m.

Where does the Venice to Cologne bus arrive?

Venice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Venice to Cologne train arrive?

Venice to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Cologne is 969 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Venice to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Venice to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Venice to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
4h 16m
€59–262
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
12h 17m
€197–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 7m
€95–150
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Venezia S. Lucia to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
14h 43m
€101–254
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
4h 53m
€67–252
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VRN - CGN
5h 36m
€92–314
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
5h 46m
€81–279
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 25m
€115–275
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
14h 17m
€188–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Colognebus
16h 35m
€144–265
Drive 969.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Colognecar 969.1 km
10h 23m
€157–227

Venice to Cologne by train

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Distance: 740.7 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 17m.

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