How to travel from Cologne to Genoa

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Travel Information to Genoa from Cologne

Distance459 miles (740 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$45 - $373
Cheapest modeBus • $45 (€41) • 14 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $165 (€149) • 3 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 459 miles (740 km) by train, bus or flight from Cologne to Genoa. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Genoa.

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from Cologne to Genoa

How to get from Cologne to Genoa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM14h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:30AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
$831One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM14h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:30AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
$831One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air DolomitiLH9494+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4105
09:10AM3h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:10PMGenoa Airport
$4931One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM17h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:10PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
$911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM20h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:10AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
$921One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LH5348+Air DolomitiLH9494
07:05AM5h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:10PMGenoa Airport
$5411One-way
1 transfer
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5520+Vueling AirlinesVY3909 · VY6010
07:25AM9h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
04:55PMGenoa Airport
$6161One-way
2 transfers
ITAAZ7779 · AZ1395
06:00PM20h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
02:40PMGenoa Airport
$6241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Genoa

Travel to Genoa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Genoa.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Genoa from Cologne. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Genoa is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€41) compared to other travel options to Genoa:

Taking a bus costs $119 (€108) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $165 (€149).

Taking a bus costs $327 (€295) less than taking a train, which costs on average $373 (€336) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Genoa from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 3 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 14 h 40 min of travel time.

Getting to Genoa by train takes 16 h 15 min on average.

The distance is approximately 459 miles (740 km) from Cologne to Genoa.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Genoa is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Genoa from Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Genoa:

    • You can take a bus from Cologne to Genoa with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with FlixBus from Cologne to Genoa.
    • You can travel between Cologne and Genoa by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $373 (€336) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Genoa.

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

    • Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Genoa as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Genoa.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Genoa often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Milan, Naples, Rome, Nice or Turin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Genoa itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Genoa and any of these top destinations today!
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