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

The cheapest way to get from Verona to Cologne is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Verona to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Verona and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Verona Porta Nuova Station station and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Verona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Verona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Verona Porta Nuova and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Verona to Cologne?

The distance between Verona and Cologne is 696 km. The road distance is 927.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Verona to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €180 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Verona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Verona to Cologne bus from?

Verona to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Verona station.

Where do I catch the Verona to Cologne train from?

Verona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Verona Porta Nuova station.

Train, bus or fly from Verona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Verona to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 10h 58m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Verona to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Verona to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Verona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Verona to Cologne is 928 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Verona to Cologne.

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

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Verona to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 13 ways to get from Verona to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly Verona Villafranca Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VRN - CGN
4h 5m
€72–223
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verona to Bergamobus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
5h 10m
€65–240
Train
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova 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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 58m
€181–411
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
13h 41m
€80–130
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Verona Porta Nuova to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
14h 40m
€108–256
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
5h 5m
€73–273
Fly Verona Villafranca Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VRN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 46m
€146–337
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
5h 27m
€66–321
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 1m
€75–318
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
6h 36m
€107–337
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Verona to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
12h
€170–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Colognebus
14h 27m
€130–190
Drive 927.9 km
1. Drive from Verona to Colognecar 927.9 km
8h 57m
€148–214

Verona to Cologne by train

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10h 58mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.8 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Verona Porta Nuova to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 58m.

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