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.
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.
👋 Also check out Genoa → Cologne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Genova Brignole.
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Take the train to Basel SBB, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Genova Brignole.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 816km (507 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 10hrs | €315($315) | every 4 hours | 963km (598 miles) |
Train via Zuerich Hb | 13h 20m | €225($225) | twice daily | 968km (602 miles) |
Train via Verona | 17h 45m | €150($150) | once a week | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €175($175) | on demand | 965km (600 miles) |
Malpensa Express
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.