Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
11 h 56 m
Average duration
13 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Venice will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Venice on Fri, Jul 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 729 km distance in an average of 13 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 56 m .
On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 14 h 29 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 Cologne to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€162 Average price | €152 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average train duration 12h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 30m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:55 |
Travel from Cologne to Venice from $70 (€56) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
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