The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Cologne
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
16 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 41 m
Buses per day
4
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 £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 buses that leave Venice for Cologne every day 4 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 19 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 40 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train 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 £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 £45, and a flight costs an average of £25.
Distance: 729 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price | £150 Average Price |
18h 28m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:35 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h00 | 03:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h15 | 03:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 20h00 | 07:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h20 | 10:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h00 | 10:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 20:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 35h05 | 07:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h40 | 12:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h20 | 12:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:55 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h50 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h30 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Cologne
Buses from Venice to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 17h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 729 km distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 729 km |
Average bus duration 17h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Venice to CologneYou can travel by bus between Venice to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as £25. 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Cologne
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
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