How to travel from Cologne to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €115, while a flight costs an average of €430.

Distance: 523 miles (843 km)

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€430

Average price

€115

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€261

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4h 53m

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2h 53m

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19h 3m

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18h 33m

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11h 47m

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2.5 - 5.1kg

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Pisa is a bus with an average price of €115.

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

A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Pisa costing on average €430.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Pisa among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 54m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 11h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €430 compared to roughly €261 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Cologne to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM22h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM22h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW886+RegionaleRegionale 83099 · Regionale Veloce 4138
    2:00 PM8h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:25 PMPisa Centrale
    2661One-way
    2 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM20h00
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    12:50 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM25h15
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    12:50 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM18h45
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:20 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW886+RegionaleRegionale 83113 · Regionale Veloce 4140
    2:00 PM10h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:25 AMPisa Centrale
    2661One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW886+RegionaleRegionale 83111+IntercityIntercity 522
    2:00 PM8h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:50 PMPisa Centrale
    2781One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH1872+RegionaleRegionale 20749+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    6:25 PM8h58
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    3:23 AMPisa Centrale
    3441One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Pisa

Travel to Pisa 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 Pisa.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Pisa is a bus with an average price of €115.

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

A bus is €122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Pisa costing on average €237.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 3m.

The distance from Cologne to Pisa is approximately 523 miles (843 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Pisa is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Pisa 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 Cologne to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings to go to Pisa by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Pisa:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pisa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning medieval architecture. Discover the Pisa Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design. The Camposanto Monumentale offers impressive frescoes and ancient Roman sarcophagi. For art enthusiasts, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo house remarkable collections. Enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto, and savor a gelato at one of the city's renowned gelaterias.
One to two days in Pisa is typically sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and nearby historical sites.

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