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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
771 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 479 miles (771 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $268 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 38m Average total duration 20h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $257 (€207).
A bus is $172 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $268 (€216).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 20h 8m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 22h41 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h30 | 6:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h05 | 7:20 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h30 | 8:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h41 | 1:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
94742 · 50458 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h10 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h55 | 8:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h15 | 12:05 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h45 | 3:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h15 | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h26 | 8:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 20h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€51) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 09:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 479 miles (771 km) distance in 15h 55m.
Distance 479 miles (771 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€51) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 15h 55m |
First bus 9:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Popular chocolate museum on the Rhine, featuring the history of cacao, production displays, and family-friendly exhibits.
One of Germany’s important fine-art museums, with medieval, Baroque, and Impressionist collections in the city center.
Broad riverside promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s most photographed postcard views of the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional buildings, a lively base for exploring Cologne’s oldest central streets.
Regenerated harbor district mixing waterfront promenades and modern architecture, especially popular for walks and social-media photos.
The city’s signature pale, top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best known as the local drink to try.
A classic Cologne rye roll with Gouda cheese, butter, mustard, and onions. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a beloved local pub snack.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The sweet-savory combination is iconic in Cologne.
Modern fine-dining restaurant in Cologne known for creative tasting menus and polished service, offering a high-end contrast to the city’s traditional brauhaus scene.
Long-established casual restaurant famous for schnitzel and hearty German cooking, with a friendly neighborhood feel and generous portions.
Established traditional brewhouse in central Cologne known for Kölsch, Halver Hahn, and hearty Rhineland classics in a lively historic atmosphere.
Airport prices are above city averages, but Germany overall is moderate. Expect higher costs for meals, coffee, and convenience items in terminals.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés but not required.
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