Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €129.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€266 Average price | €291 Average price | €97 Average price Cheapest |
13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 9m Average total duration 22h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 533 miles (859 km) |
Average train duration 13h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $331 (€266) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 20h 18m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:00 |
Frecciarossa and Italo trains will get you to Cologne from Florence from $362 (€291). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.
Train information from Florence to Cologne with Frecciarossa:
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