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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$338
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$338
Fastest journey on Sep 13
11 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
11 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 13
2
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 $338 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $338.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 2 trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 771 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 53 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 11 h 53 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.
7:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport7:16 PMBologna Airport$3381One-way0 transfers- 6:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport6:16 PMBologna Airport$3381One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport7:16 PMBologna Airport$3381One-way0 transfers
- 6:23 AM11h53Cologne Bonn Airport6:16 PMBologna Airport$3381One-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 an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, while a flight costs an average of $502.
Distance: 479 miles (771 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$167 Average price | $502 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 3m Average total duration 16h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $167.
A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $502.
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 27m.
Bus takes on average 16h 33m.
Tickets start at around $167 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-75.20. The journey takes 11h 27m 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, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1 times per day, taking around 11h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 08:23. The fastest train covers the 479 miles (771 km) distance in 11h 7m.
Distance 479 miles (771 km) |
Average train duration 11h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 7m |
First train 6:23 AM |
Last train 8:23 AM |
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