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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $495 Average price | $317 Average price | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 40m Average total duration 15h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Cologne:
A bus is $222 (€180) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Cologne costing on average $317 (€256).
A bus is $400 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Cologne costing on average $495 (€399).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Cologne
How to get from Genoa to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:30 PM15h30Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:00 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM15h30Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:00 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH5349+LH18936:00 AM3h55Genoa Airport9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport$5481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM15h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia8:25 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1171One-way1 transfer
50106 · 504582:00 PM26h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1421One-way1 transfer
LH1982+LH69211:15 PM4h05Genoa Airport5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3151One-way1 transfer- LH1984+LH69211:15 PM6h15Genoa Airport7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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OS556+OS89173:20 PM6h25Genoa Airport9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6231One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Cologne:
A bus is $222 (€180) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Cologne costing on average $317 (€256).
A bus is $400 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Cologne costing on average $495 (€399).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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