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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its strong Picasso collection and Pop Art holdings.
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:30, the last at 19:20. The fastest flight covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 1h 30m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 17 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 4:30 AM |
Last flight 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Cheapest price
$184
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $184.
Of the 3 flights that leave Venice Marco Polo Airport for Cologne onTue, Jun 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct flights cover the 723 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the longest flights will take 19 h 40 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$266 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 20h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne:
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne costing on average $231 (€189).
A bus is $170 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne costing on average $266 (€218).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 19m.
Bus takes on average 20h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cologne flights for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h00 | 6:35 PM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its strong Picasso collection and Pop Art holdings.
Cologne’s key archaeology museum for Roman heritage, especially famous for the Dionysus mosaic and Roman artifacts from the city.
Important fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century painting, including one of Germany’s leading Impressionist collections.
Popular riverfront promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s best postcard views toward the cathedral skyline, especially at sunset.
Classic walking area with narrow lanes, traditional houses, churches, and river access, ideal for first-time visitors.
One of the Old Town’s best-known squares, surrounded by historic facades and a lively atmosphere close to major sights.
Cologne’s signature top-fermented pale beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses. It is central to the city’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a local brauhaus.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, usually served with black pudding and fried onions. The sweet-savory combination is strongly associated with Rhineland home cooking.
Despite the name, this is not chicken but a rye bread roll with aged Gouda, butter, mustard, and onions. It is a beloved Kölsch beer snack in traditional Cologne pubs.
An established fine-dining restaurant in central Cologne offering refined modern European cuisine, polished service, and an elegant hotel dining room.
A well-known casual restaurant loved for schnitzel and hearty German comfort food. It has a relaxed, local feel and a strong reputation among visitors and residents.
One of Cologne’s most famous brauhäuser near the cathedral, known for Kölsch and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Add EUR 1-2 for taxis, and round up in cafés if table service is provided.
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