How to travel from Bolzano to Cologne

There are 3 options to travel between Bolzano and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bolzano to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Cologne:

A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Cologne costing on average €145.

A bus is €301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Cologne costing on average €374.

The fastest way to travel from Bolzano to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 13h 8m.

The distance from Bolzano to Cologne is approximately 365 miles (589 km).

The average frequency per day from Bolzano to Cologne is:

• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolzano to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolzano to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, British Airways to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, OneBus, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bolzano to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, OneBus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Bolzano to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.

Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.