How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Venice?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Venice start from £58. The average price for this route is around £73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Venice?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Venice is 18h 45m, covering a distance of 445 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Venice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Venice?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Venice at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Venice?

A bus journey from Cologne to Venice produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Cologne to Venice?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Venice?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Venice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Venice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Venice from £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 23 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 35m	18:10	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Cheapest
18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 15m	21:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	22:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
11:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 5m	07:40	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 25 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	CheapestFastest
10:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h	07:40	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 10m	12:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
19:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 30m	16:25	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
21:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 15m	17:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 26 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 10m	18:10	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Cheapest
18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 15m	21:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	22:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
11:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 20m	07:40	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 27 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 45m	07:40	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	Cheapest
18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
19:40	Terminál 2	1d 11h	07:00	Viale Stazione 3	No tags
02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 15m	21:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	22:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 25m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Cheapest
	18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:01	Hbf	1d	11:25	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
	02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 15m	21:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
	04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	22:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Venice on 29 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 35m	06:55	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Cheapest
18:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	14h 30m	08:40	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	Fastest
02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 15m	21:15	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	22:45	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
11:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 5m	07:40	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Venice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

18h 45mAverage duration

445 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£58 - £117	Average duration18h 45m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£90 - £90	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Venice?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Venice Airport
Visit page
D
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
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E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,692 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,062 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

IT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Venice

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Venice?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Venice start from £58. The average price for this route is around £73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Venice?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Venice is 18h 45m, covering a distance of 445 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Venice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Venice?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Venice at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Venice?
A bus journey from Cologne to Venice produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Cologne to Venice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Venice?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Venice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Venice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/12

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21/12

£94

Today

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23/12

£92

24/12

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25/12

£87

26/12

£90

27/12

£82

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Venice was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Venice as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £82 to £134 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Venice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £82, which is on 2025-12-27.