How to get to Cologne from Bologna

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Cologne including taking a coach, train and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £86.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Cologne:

A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Cologne costing on average £172.

A coach is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Cologne costing on average £306.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 47m.

Coach takes on average 17h 29m.

The Bologna to Cologne distance is approximately 787 km.

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Cologne is:

• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 7 coaches per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Cologne as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, British Airways, Ryanair to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, OneBus to go to Cologne by coach.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Malta Air, Ryanair.
• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Bologna to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

In Cologne, visitors can explore the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive Gothic architecture, and visit the Museum Ludwig for modern art by artists like Picasso and Warhol. A Rhine River Cruise offers scenic views of the city's skyline and landmarks, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is known for love locks and panoramic river views. The Old Town (Altstadt) charms with historic streets and traditional beer halls. Families might enjoy the Cologne Zoo, which is rich in diverse animal species. For culture and entertainment, attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, or discover the Belgian Quarter’s trendy boutiques and cafes. The Cologne Chocolate Museum provides an interactive experience about chocolate history, and the Botanical Gardens Flora showcases beautiful plant species and floral displays.

To fully enjoy Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, museums, and Rhine River cruises, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.