The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£235
Average price
£235
Fastest journey
10 h 47 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
787 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf will cost around £235 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £235.
To travel from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £235.
Distance: 787 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£235 Average Price | £171 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 10m Average total duration 23h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:56 Bologna Centrale | 10h47 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £235 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:56, the last at 09:56. The fastest train covers the 787 km distance in 10h 47m.
Distance 787 km |
Average train duration 8h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £235 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 47m |
First train 09:56 |
Last train 09:56 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf trainsTrenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Cologne Hbf from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Frecciarossa
FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Cologne Hbf
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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