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 €85 - €130 and takes 13h 51m.

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 10m and costs €75 - €240.

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 Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 23m.

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 Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

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 via Zurich which takes 10h 59m and costs €290 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 EuroCity, 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 10m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Zurich, which costs €290 - €490 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 13h 51m.

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 EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Verona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Verona to Cologne is 928 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Verona to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Verona to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Verona to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or 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 10m
€78–239
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
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 28m
€71–290
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
10h 59m
€296–484
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Verona to Leverkusenbus N28
13h 51m
€85–130
Drive 927.9 km
1. Drive from Verona to Colognecar 927.9 km
8h 58m
€151–217
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
€74–269
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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 15m
€77–247
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 5m
€79–280
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
5h 24m
€145–342
Train
1. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova 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 / ...
11h 3m
€180–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Colognebus
14h 23m
€130–190

Verona to Cologne by train

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Distance: 695.8 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines 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 Hbf via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 59m.

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