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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bologna to Cologne

Composite routes from Bologna to Cologne

Cheapest
9 h 38 min
Car
1040 km.
from $57
Other
10 h 51 min
786 km.
from $339.91
4 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
786 km.
from $183.88
4 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
786 km.
from $259.42
5 h 49 min
Train, Plane
786 km.
from $200.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.41–$317.61

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$762.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,143.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.26
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$597.10
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$952.82
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$558.99

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.58–$279.49

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.79–$889.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.79–$1,016.34
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,016.34

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.45

Calanda Viaggi

Phone:
0041 (0)81 284 62 32
Email:
Website:
calandaviaggi.com/
Bus from Bologna Casalecchio to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.82–$69.87

L'Aurora Viaggi

Phone:
+39 0963 313116
Email:
Website:
viaggiaurora.it/
Bus from Bologna Casalecchio to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$82.58
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.14–$59.71

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.76–$69.87

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.44–$64.79
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$33.03
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.01–$53.36

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$215.97

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.55–$63.52
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.27–$368.42

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.45–$228.68
Train from Bologna Centrale to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.69–$190.56

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$19.06

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.04–$1,206.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to bus which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 16h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $33.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Bologna to Cologne?

The distance between Bologna and Cologne is 792 km. The road distance is 1040.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs $163.04 - $336.96 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Cologne train from?

Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bologna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $33.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $336.96 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Bologna to Cologne train arrive?

Bologna to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Cologne is 1040 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Bologna to Cologne.

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

Book your Bologna to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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