Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Rimini
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rimini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $101, while a train costs an average of $234.
Distance: 542 miles (873 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 9m Average total duration 17h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Rimini
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Rimini, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rimini:
A flight is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Rimini costing on average $140.
A flight is $134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rimini costing on average $234.
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 18h 9m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $317 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $178. The journey takes 17h 39m versus 11h 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Rimini
How to get from Cologne to Rimini by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rimini is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM 18h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 6:00 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM 18h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 6:00 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM 18h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 6:00 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM 20h35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 5:50 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) $81 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM 21h50 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 11:25 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) $81 1 One-way 2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Rimini
Travel to Rimini 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 Rimini.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rimini:
A flight is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Rimini costing on average $140.
A flight is $134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rimini costing on average $234.
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 18h 9m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rimini as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Rimini Federico Fellini Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rimini station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada).
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines to go to Rimini by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, OneBus to go to Rimini by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rimini by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with OneBus.
Travelling from Cologne to Rimini: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


