How to travel from Cologne to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Venice is a bus with an average price of €69.

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

A bus is €87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Venice costing on average €156.

A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Venice costing on average €163.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 40m.

Bus takes on average 18h 37m.

The distance from Cologne to Venice is approximately 452 miles (729 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Venice is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Venice 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 Venice:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Venice by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Venice by train.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.