- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
16 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Venice on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 717 km distance in an average of 16 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 16 h 10 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $338 Average price | $199 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice costing on average $199 (€161).
A bus is $243 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice costing on average $338 (€273).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 41m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
You'll arrive about -6h -56m sooner (16h 29m by bus vs 10h 33m by car) and save roughly $-84.16 (€-67.97) compared to fuel and tolls ($94 (€76) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 17h45 | 11:20 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 16h10 | 4:10 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 16h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 16h 10m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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