What companies run services between Cologne and Milan?

The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Milan: Travel with FlixBus for buses to Milan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Milan tickets on Omio for $92 (€83). Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Milan by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Austrian Airlines Cologne to Milan tickets on Omio for $269 (€242).

Can I travel directly between Cologne and Milan?

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Milan with the following travel companies: You can book a direct bus with FlixBus. You'll find direct flights with Ryanair or Eurowings. Direct services to Milan tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Cologne to Milan

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

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

07:50PM1h30

Cologne/Bonn Airport

09:20PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport

€1941One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

06:10AM1h30

Cologne/Bonn Airport

07:40AMMilan Malpensa Airport

€1871One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:50PM1h30

Cologne/Bonn Airport

09:20PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport

€1941One-way

0 transfers

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08:53AM11h57

Cologne Hbf

08:50PMMilan Centrale

€2071One-way

2 transfers

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Cologne Hbf

08:50PMMilan Centrale

€2311One-way

3 transfers

09:17AM11h33

Cologne Hbf

08:50PMMilan Centrale

€2621One-way

2 transfers

08:25PM2h55

Cologne/Bonn Airport

11:20PMMilan Malpensa Airport

€2491One-way

1 transfer

04:35PM3h10

Cologne/Bonn Airport

07:45PMMilan Malpensa Airport

€3711One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information to Milan from Cologne

	Distance	391 miles (630 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$92 - $269
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $92 (€83) • 14 h 5 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Austrian Airlines

Take a bus or flight to travel 391 miles (630 km) from Cologne to Milan. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this journey, with tickets costing about $92 (€83). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Austrian Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Cologne to Milan.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $59 (€53). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Milan from Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $78

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $59

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Cologne and Milan and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to Milan from Cologne includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Cheapest Price: $68

FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Milan

FAQs: Travel to Milan 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 Milan.

You can get from Cologne to Milan 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Milan from Cologne is a bus with an average price of $92 (€83).

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

Taking a bus costs $176 (€159) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $269 (€242).

The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Milan is by train, which takes on average 8 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 14 h 5 min on average.

Taking a flight requires on average 12 h 20 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 391 miles (630 km) from Cologne to Milan.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Milan is:

1 bus per day.

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

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

The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Milan:

Travel with FlixBus for buses to Milan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Milan tickets on Omio for $92 (€83).
Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Milan by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Austrian Airlines Cologne to Milan tickets on Omio for $269 (€242).

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Milan with the following travel companies:

You can book a direct bus with FlixBus.
You'll find direct flights with Ryanair or Eurowings.

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

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

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