How to get from Merate to Cologne by bus?

Merate to Cologne - Bus Schedule

The C146 bus from Merate to Cologne runs from 06:35 to 19:42, with departures every 10 min-2 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Merate to Cologne by bus

To get from Merate to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C146 bus from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station to Bus Station (Platform 7) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q bus and finally take the LS026 bus from Palazzolo - Via Matteotti station to Cologne - Brescia Street, Peschiera Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus schedule from Merate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cologne on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C146C146
Bus - QQ
Bus - LS026LS026
Walk to Cologne
Leaves from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 10)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - QQ
    Wait for bus
    Q
    Palazzolo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Matteotti
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Matteotti
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - LS026LS026
    Wait for bus
    LS026
    Brescia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cologne - Brescia Street, Peschiera Street
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cologne
    Walk to
    Cologne
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merate to Cologne by bus via C146 and Q

To get from Merate to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy, take the C146 bus from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station to Bus Station (Platform 7) station. Next, take the Q bus from Bus Station (Platform 10) station to Palazzolo - Via Brescia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Merate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cologne on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C146C146
Bus - QQ
Walk to Cologne
Leaves from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 10)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - QQ
    Wait for bus
    Q
    Palazzolo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Brescia
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cologne
    Walk to
    Cologne
    3.17 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merate to Cologne

The distance between Merate, Milan and Lombardy and Cologne, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 64.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merate to Cologne by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Merate to Cologne

To check the bus schedule from Merate to Cologne using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merate) and destination (Cologne), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Merate to Cologne by bus via C146 and Q

To get from Merate to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy, take the C146 bus from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station to Bus Station (Platform 7) station. Next, take the Q bus from Bus Station (Platform 10) station to Palazzolo - Via Brescia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Merate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cologne on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C146C146
Bus - QQ
Walk to Cologne
Leaves from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 10)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - QQ
    Wait for bus
    Q
    Palazzolo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Brescia
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cologne
    Walk to
    Cologne
    3.17 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merate to Cologne?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line C146, Bus line Q, Bus line LS026.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merate to Cologne?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line C146, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merate and Cologne in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merate to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy?

    The C146 bus line goes from Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station near Merate to Bus Station (Platform 7) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Station (Platform 7) station near Cologne in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merate to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy by bus?

    The total travel time between Merate and Cologne in Milan and Lombardy by bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merate to get to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the C146 bus from the Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) stop near Merate in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merate and Cologne in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station (Platform 7) stop, which is closest to Cologne in Milan and Lombardy.

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