What is the travel distance from Milano to Cologne?

Milano and Cologne are 392 miles (631 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milano to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Milano to Cologne start their journey at Lampugnano and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne cable cars, Volksgarten, Cologne Opera, Flora and Botanical Garden and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Milano to Cologne from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milano to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Lampugnano	1d	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Milano to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	18h 30m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Lampugnano	1d	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	18h 30m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Lampugnano	1d	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	18h 30m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Lampugnano	1d	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Lampugnano	1d	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:53 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Milano to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

391 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $221	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $82	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Milano and Cologne?

Stops in Milano

A - Lampugnano

B - Linate Airport

C - Piazza I Maggio, 1

D - Malpensa Airport

E - Milan San Donato Bus Station

F - Molino Dorino

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milano to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Milano to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milano to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$96

11/19

$75

Today

$102

11/21

$75

11/22

$71

11/23

$74

11/24

$76

11/25

$77

The cheapest trip from Milano to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $108 for a bus ticket from Milano to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-22.