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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Venice to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Venice and Cologne Cathedral is 741 km. The road distance is 969.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venice to Cologne Cathedral train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 12h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Venice to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venice to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Cologne Cathedral is 970 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Venice to Cologne Cathedral.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Cologne Cathedral 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 23m
€67–252
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
12h 26m
€202–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusenbus N28
16h 19m
€90–140
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 45m
€111–254
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 12m
€82–244
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 Hbftrain
4h 57m
€108–265
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 34m
€87–304
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 48m
€86–279
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 54m
€146–268
Drive 969.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Cologne Cathedralcar 969.8 km
10h 24m
€157–226
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Cologne Cathedralcar
13h 9m
€188–259

Venice to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 740.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Cologne Cathedral via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 26m.

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