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Compare train and bus for Cologne to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 17h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, while a bus costs an average of $116.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$116 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 17m Average total duration Fastest 16h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $116 (€97) compared to roughly $294 (€247) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179 (€150). The journey takes 16h 47m versus 11h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to La Spezia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 PM 23h50 Cologne 9:55 PM La Spezia $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 PM 23h50 Cologne 9:55 PM La Spezia $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 PM 23h50 Cologne 9:55 PM La Spezia $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
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