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Venice to Cologne

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Venice, Italy → Cologne, Germany

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Nine ways to Travel from Venice to Cologne

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$40.65–$508.15
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.41–$317.59

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$825.74
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$698.70
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$698.70
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$762.22
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$520.85
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.70

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$762.22
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$520.85

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$622.48
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$889.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44

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–$82.57
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 Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Brennero/Brenner
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.22–$88.93
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:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$53.36
Train from Villach Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.44–$177.85

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$36.84

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$88.93
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$69.87

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.90–$76.22
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.19–$55.90

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$139.74
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.44–$228.67

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$19.06

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.68–$152.44
Train from München Ost to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.33–$139.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 16h 7m.

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 15m and costs $51.09 - $293.48 .

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 Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Venice to Cologne?

The distance between Venice and Cologne is 740 km. The road distance is 1064.3 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 via Milan which takes 12h 15m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m and costs $51.09 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs $173.91 - $380.43 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 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 Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Cologne is 1064 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m 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?

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