4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Cologne
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
16 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 46 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Venice to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Cologne will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £81.
Of the 10 buses that leave Venice for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 729 km distance in an average of 17 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus12:2016h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£811One-way0 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus9:2519h10Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£871One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus21:2019h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)16:20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£871One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus21:0019h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti16:20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£871One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus14:5017h35Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti8:25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£881One-way1 change
- FlixBus12:2016h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£811One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus14:5017h35Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti8:25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£881One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus17:4018h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)11:45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£991One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus17:2018h25Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti11:45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£991One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus22:1518h30Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)16:45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£1061One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Venice to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 729 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price | £136 Average Price |
19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Cologne coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h05 | 11:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h10 | 13:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 19h05 | 13:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h35 | 15:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
 (Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 21:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 35h05 | 8:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h15 | 15:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h50 | 16:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:15 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h30 | 16:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h10 | 4:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h15 | 4:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 17h35 | 8:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:20 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h25 | 11:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Cologne
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Buses from Venice to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 18h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 729 km distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 729 km |
Average bus duration 18h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Venice to CologneYou can travel by bus between Venice to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Venice to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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