How to travel from Venice to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Venice and Cologne is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Venice to Cologne by 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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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano then Basel SBB and then to Siegburg Bf.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,064km (661 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Venice to Cologne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Venice and Cologne is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 730km (453 miles)

It takes around 10h 40m to get from Venice and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to drive which takes around 9h 45m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Cologne. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lugano, Basel SBB and Siegburg Bf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ItaloTreno and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Venice and Cologne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 40m, 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 Venice and Cologne. We recommend that you drive to Cologne. instead which will take 9h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano then Basel SBB and then to Siegburg Bf. instead which will take 10h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Venice and Cologne. The distance is around 1,064km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

How do I get from Venice to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Cologne

Transport options from Venice to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
10h 40m
€320($320)
every 4 hours1,082km (672 miles)
Train via Muenchen Ost14h 40m
€120($120)
once daily1,172km (728 miles)
Train via Verona Porta Nuova15h 20m
€135($135)
once a week1,154km (717 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€195($195)
on demand1,064km (661 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne