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Compare bus and flight for Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 442 miles (712 km)
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$231 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is a bus with an average price of $99 (€81).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $231 (€189).
The fastest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.
Other travel options to Venice Marco Polo Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 56m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Bonn Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users.
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Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
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Take a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport and enjoy the approximately 442 miles (712 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $36 (€30)
Distance 442 miles (712 km) |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $36 (€30)
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Major modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, Magritte, and other twentieth-century artists.
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Saint Mark's Square
Venice's ceremonial heart, framed by major monuments, arcades, and cafés, and a key place to experience the city's grandeur.
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Grand Canal
The city's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from vaporetto routes or bridges for classic Venice scenery.
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Burano
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, now one of the most shared Venice-area spots online.
Cicchetti
Small Venetian bar snacks served in bacari, often topped with seafood, meats, or vegetables. They are a classic local way to eat casually with a glass of wine.
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Sarde In Saor
A signature Venetian dish of sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins. It reflects the city’s maritime history and sweet-sour flavor traditions.
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Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink. It is one of the lagoon’s most iconic seafood dishes.
Trattoria Al Gazzettino
Popular long-running trattoria in central Venice, appreciated for generous portions, Venetian pasta dishes, seafood, and lively atmosphere.
Ristorante da Mario alla Fava
Established Venetian restaurant near Rialto known for classic lagoon seafood, pasta, and traditional hospitality in a refined but approachable setting.
Antiche Carampane
Well-known traditional restaurant specializing in authentic Venetian seafood, with a more serious dining style and strong local reputation.
Euro
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than average in Italy.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for a snack or fast meal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a casual sit-down spot.
- Fine dining
- EUR 50+ per person at upscale airport dining.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included or not expected. Round up small bills for cafes or taxis; 5-10% is optional for great restaurant service.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 9.50
- Day pass
- EUR 25.00
To the city center
Venice Marco Polo Airport -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
- Distance
- 13 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- You can buy ACTV tickets at airport machines, online, or in the official app before boarding. Validate paper tickets before travel.
- Cards are accepted at many ACTV ticket machines and sales points, but onboard bus or vaporetto payment options are limited, so buy tickets in advance.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice Marco Polo Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The distance by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is 442 miles (712 km).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is by flight, with a cost of around $36 (€30).
The journey by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport offers scenic views, particularly as you pass through the picturesque landscapes of the Rhine Valley in Germany and the stunning mountain vistas of the Austrian Alps.
No, you cannot take the train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Since both Cologne Bonn Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Venice Marco Polo Airport include Padua, Verona, Vicenza, Udine, Bibione.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Most Cologne Bonn Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport trains use the Köln Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Cologne Bonn Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Venice
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb26 · 16m · $9 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · $6 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · $6 · every ~14 min
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln Messe/DeutzKöln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb26 · 12m · $4 · every ~3 min
Subway1, 9, 4, 3 · 15m · $2 · every ~52 min
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Köln/Bonn FlughafenKöln/Bonn Flughafen, Waldstraße 247, 51147 Köln
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe · 17m · $5 · every ~2 min
Rb26 · 21m · $5
Re · 23m · every ~2 min
BusS19, S12 · 29m · $6
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Venezia Santa LuciaFondamenta Santa Lucia, 1, 30100 Venice, Italy+39 0415298711
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Bus lines1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
Train linesFR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia MestreViale Stazione, 30171 Venice, Italy+39 892021
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe, 3876, 3884, 3888, 3892, 3896, 3963, 3965, 3967, 3971, 3973, 3975, 3977, 3979, 3981, 3983, 3985, 3987, 3989, 3993, 3997, 3662, 3571, 3581, 3640, 3402, 3428, 3431, 3433, 3435, 3437, 3438, 3439, 3441, 3445, 3443, 3574, 3569, 3524, 3518, 3508, 3567, 3504, 3498, 3496, 3492, 3488, 3482, 3506, 3674, 3961, 3872, 3861, 3666, 3648, 3656, 3652, 3638, 3604, 3486, 3478, 16048, 3660, 3644, 3620, 3632, 3618, 3614, 3608, 3600, 3490, 3452, 3447, 3538, 3579, 33815, 33813, 33689, 33665, 33657, 83748, 33817, 94354, 33821, 83746, 33827, 22486, 33819, 3969, 3484, 94442, 94362, 94356, 16574, 3456, 3420, 3411, 94350, 3502, 3650, 3616, 3646 · 11m · $10 · every ~21 min
11m · $20 · every ~1 min
Bus2, 7L · 10m · $2 · every ~10 min
2, N1 · 15m · $4 · every ~11 min
Itabus · 19m · $1
4a, 25b, 25a, 7, 29 · 19m · $4 · every ~3 min
N907, 977, x400, 541, N729, N535, N433, N406, N482, N277, 466, 540, 907, 491, 1411, 1491, 536, N491, 482, N544, N533, N536, N28, N1553 · 24m · $1 · every ~3 min
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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