How to travel from Cologne to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Cologne and Genoa is around 816km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cologne to Genoa by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance965km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cologne and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Cologne to Genoa by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 10m.

The distance between Cologne and Genoa is around 816km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 741km (460 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Cologne and Genoa by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cologne to Genoa is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Genoa. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cologne to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, Dutch Railways, Nightjet and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Cologne and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cologne and Genoa. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Genoa. We recommend that you fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cologne and Genoa. The distance is around 965km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Genoa is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Cologne to Genoa

Compare travel optionsbetween Cologne and Genoa

Transport options from Cologne to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€95($95)
every 4 hours816km (507 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10hrs
€315($315)
every 4 hours963km (598 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb13h 20m
€225($225)
twice daily968km (602 miles)
Train via Verona17h 45m
€150($150)
once a week1,323km (822 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand965km (600 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa