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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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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $411 Average price | $369 Average price |
16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Genoa
How to get from Cologne to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM17h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$901One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM17h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$901One-way1 transfer
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LH18928:10 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$6401One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM20h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:10 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM18h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:10 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$1671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:35 PM14h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:30 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$2271One-way0 transfers
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47056:55 AM11h10Cologne Bonn Airport6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$2811One-way1 transfer
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47058:30 AM9h35Cologne Bonn Airport6:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$3441One-way2 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 80354+
Regionale Veloce 30338:30 AM9h48Cologne Bonn Airport6:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$3951One-way3 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
Train takes on average 16h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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