How to get from Cologne to Bologna
- 787 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 13 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Bologna: train, flight, bus. The two cities are about 787 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 13 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
787 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Oct 9 | 8h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 15h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Oct 98h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Oct 1015h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne/Bonn Airport → Frankfurt am Maintrain
Deutsche Bahn·55m - 2Frankfurt am Main → Milan Linateflight
easyJet·1h 10m - 3Milan → Bolognabus
FlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Cologne to Bologna
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:55 and the last at 18:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 17:55 | 18:55 |
All departures
- 17:55
- 18:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnCologne/Bonn Airport-Frankfurt am MainBook →easyJetFrankfurt am Main-Milan LinateSee live options and dates →FlixBusMilan-Bologna, Cologne-BolognaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, easyJet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Bologna works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Cologne to Frankfurt, about 55 min. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by easyJet flight on to Milan (1h 10m). Transfer in Milan and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bologna (2h 20m). In total it's roughly €84 over 8h 10m, 2 transfers.
Cologne to Bologna: common questions
When is the first bus from Cologne to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:55 and the last at 18:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Bologna?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 17:55 and 18:55.
Is there a train from Cologne to Bologna?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bologna from Cologne?
About 787 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Bologna?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, easyJet, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, easyJet, FlixBus
Route calculated: 13 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 8 Sep 2026