- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€75
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€99
Fastest journey on Sep 17
16 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
17 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 17
9
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne 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 to Venice will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, while a flight costs an average of €389.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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€86 Average price Cheapest | €389 Average price | €211 Average price | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Venice:
A bus is €126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Venice costing on average €211.
A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Venice costing on average €389.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 51m.
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
Tickets start at around €86 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-79.38. The journey takes 16h 19m versus 11h 18m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Venice buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h50 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h20 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h40 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 16h45 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 16h25 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 19h10 | 3:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 19h35 | 3:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cologne to Venice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 16h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 452 miles (729 km) distance in 14h 55m.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 55m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Venice by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Venice buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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