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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
11 h 53 m
Average duration
12 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
771 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport 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 Bologna Airport will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Bologna Airport on Thu, Jul 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 771 km distance in an average of 12 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 53 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 13 h 55 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.
6:16 AM13h55Cologne Bonn Airport8:11 PMBologna Airport$1491One-way0 transfers- 6:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport6:16 PMBologna Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport7:16 PMBologna Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport7:16 PMBologna Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
- 6:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport6:16 PMBologna Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
- 6:16 AM13h55Cologne Bonn Airport8:11 PMBologna Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 479 miles (771 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $184 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 58m Average total duration 21h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $99 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $184 (€184).
A bus is $109 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $195 (€195).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 3m.
Bus takes on average 21h 28m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€195) compared to roughly $74 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-120.22 (€-120.22). The journey takes 12h 3m versus 10h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:16 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 13h55 | 8:11 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:23 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h53 | 6:16 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:23 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h53 | 7:16 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 (€113) but you can travel from only $17 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 08:23. The fastest train covers the 479 miles (771 km) distance in 11h 48m.
Distance 479 miles (771 km) |
Average train duration 12h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€113) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 48m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 8:23 AM |
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