How to travel from Cologne to Genoa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Genoa

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $54, and a flight costs an average of $163.

Distance: 460 miles (741 km)

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$91

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$411

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$369

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16h 46m

Average total duration

16h 16m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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18h 15m

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17h 45m

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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from Cologne to Genoa

How to get from Cologne to Genoa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM17h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM17h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1985+Air DolomitiLH1892
    8:10 PM3h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:20 PMGenoa Airport
    $6401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 AM20h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:10 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM18h05
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 PM14h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW424+BlaBlaCar Bus4705
    6:55 AM11h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1973+LufthansaLH2272+BlaBlaCar Bus4705
    8:30 AM9h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $3441One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1973+Air DolomitiLH9448+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80354+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3033
    8:30 AM9h48
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    6:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe
    $3951One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Genoa

Travel to Genoa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Genoa.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Genoa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Genoa is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Genoa:

A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Genoa costing on average $163 (€132).

A bus is $312 (€253) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Genoa costing on average $366 (€297).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Genoa is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Genoa take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

Train takes on average 16h 15m.

The distance from Cologne to Genoa is approximately 460 miles (741 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Genoa is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Genoa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Genoa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Genoa by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genoa by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Genoa often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Naples, Nice, Rome, Portofino. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Genoa and these popular destinations at a great price.
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