391 miles (630 km) | |
Bus, flight or train | |
$28 - $77 | |
Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 25 min | |
Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 25 min | |
FlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 391 miles (630 km) from Milan to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Cologne.
How to get from Milan to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Milan to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Find the best trip to Cologne from Milan with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Eurowings and Trenitalia! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains from Milan to Cologne. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.
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.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Cologne from Milan.
There are 3 travel options between Milan and Cologne. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Milan is by taking a flight, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Cologne:
Taking a flight costs $14 (€13) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $50 (€45) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $77 (€70).
The quickest way to travel between Milan and Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Cologne by train takes 8 h 23 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 391 miles (630 km) away from Milan.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Milan to Cologne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Cologne:
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Cologne 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 journey.
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