4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Venice
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
17 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Venice will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cologne for Venice on Tue, Dec 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct buses cover the 729 km distance in an average of 17 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 10 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest buses will take 18 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Cologne to Venice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 729 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price | €168 Average price |
18h 19m Average total duration 17h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Venice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Venice buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:35 PM Cologne | 20h35 | 6:10 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 2 | |||||
| 12:00 AM Cologne | 16h10 | 4:10 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Venice
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Buses from Cologne to Venice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 17h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 729 km distance in 16h 10m.
Distance 729 km |
Average bus duration 17h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Wupsi from Cologne to VeniceYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Venice with FlixBus, Wupsi for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Venice, you can end your route in coach stations like Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), Venice, Sant'Angelo Village, Cavallino Treporti and Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), located 8.2 miles (13.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Venice
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParking
DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
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