- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Flights from Cologne to Genoa depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €121 but you can travel from only €47 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:25, the last at 20:20. The fastest flight covers the 460 miles (741 km) distance in 2h 55m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 460 miles (741 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €121 |
Flights per day 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
€130
Average price
€289
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Flights per day
16
Distance
741 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Genoa will cost around €289 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €130.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Genoa without transferring at least once.
FR 5520+
VY3921 · VY6010
FR 5520+
VY3919 · VY6010
FR 5520+
VY3923 · VY6010
FR 8662+
VY3919 · VY6010
FR 8662+
VY3923 · VY6010
LH1985+
LH1892
LH1973+
LH6920
LH1983+
LH1892
LH5348+
LH6920
LH1973 · LH2272+
4705Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €336.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€323 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €371 Average price | €219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 25m Average total duration 17h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Genoa:
A bus is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Genoa costing on average €323.
A bus is €304 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Genoa costing on average €371.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
Train takes on average 17h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Genoa flights for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EW824+ Regionale TRENORD 80332+ Intercity 665 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h26 | 1:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
EW824+ Regionale TRENORD 80338+ Intercity 669 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h25 | 3:45 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
EW824+ Regionale TRENORD 80354+ BUS L675E | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h52 | 7:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
EW2 · EW8426+ 4705 | 6:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h35 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
LH5348+ LH6920 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5348+ LH2272+ 4705 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h05 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
FR 7212+ VY3917 · VY6010 | 8:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 24h30 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 7212+ VY3915 · VY6010 | 8:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 24h30 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4105+ LH2272+ 4705 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h35 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
LH4105+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 80354+ BUS L675E | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h42 | 7:12 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
LH4105+ LH6920 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h05 | 12:35 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4105+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ BUS L679E | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h47 | 8:17 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
FR 5520+ VY3915 · VY6010 | 9:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 23h05 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 5520+ VY3927 · VY6010 | 9:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 23h05 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 5520+ VY3917 · VY6010 | 9:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 23h05 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS246+ OS377+ 4705 | 9:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h30 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
4705+ EW424 | 12:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h35 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
FR 8662+ VY3919 · VY6010 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 19h30 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 8662+ VY3917 · VY6010 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 19h30 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 8662+ VY3921 · VY6010 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 19h30 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ7781+ AZ1389 | 1:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h15 | 10:50 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7781+ AZ1391 | 1:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h20 | 6:55 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7781+ AZ1383 | 1:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 21h00 | 10:35 AM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 7208+ VY3921 · VY6010 | 5:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 15h00 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 7208+ VY3919 · VY6010 | 5:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 15h00 | 8:30 AM Genoa Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1983+ LH1892 | 6:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h15 | 11:20 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1985+ LH1892 | 8:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h10 | 11:20 PM Genoa Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Most Cologne to Genoa flights use the Cologne Bonn Airport to Genoa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Genoa airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Cologne Bonn Airport is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Cologne Bonn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Genoa Airport is 5 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genoa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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