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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Udine among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, while a flight costs an average of £345.
Distance: 712 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price Cheapest | £345 Average Price | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 47m Average total duration 18h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Udine, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Udine:
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Udine costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Udine take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 47m.
Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£67. The journey takes 18h 17m versus 10h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Udine are Trieste, Venice, Treviso, Padua and Vicenza. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Udine on Omio.
Trieste is a historic Adriatic port shaped by Habsburg rule, literary cafés and a strong coffee culture. Its grand waterfront, Piazza Unità d’Italia and mix of Italian, Slovenian and Central European influences give the city a distinctive borderland character.
Venice is a lagoon city known for its canals, Gothic palaces and the legacy of the Venetian Republic. Around St Mark’s Square and beyond, it feels theatrical yet intimate, with narrow calli, quiet campi and water at every turn.
Treviso is a compact Veneto city known for canals, medieval walls and elegant arcaded streets. Closely tied to Prosecco country, it also has a strong food identity shaped by radicchio and tiramisù.
Padua is a historic university city in the Veneto, known for Giotto’s frescoes and the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Lively squares, arcaded streets and a scholarly atmosphere give it a thoughtful character.
Vicenza is known for Andrea Palladio’s architecture, which gives its centre a calm, elegant character. Arcaded streets, handsome piazzas and the Teatro Olimpico make it feel cultured and distinctly Venetian without the crowds of larger cities.
Travel to Udine easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Udine.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Udine:
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Udine costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Udine take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Udine as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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