How to get from Cologne to Merate by bus?

From Cologne to Merate by bus

To get from Cologne to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LS003 bus from Cologne - Kennedy Street station to Palazzolo - Via Matteotti station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q bus and finally take the C146 bus from Bus Station (Platform 7) station to Merate - Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus schedule from Cologne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merate on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - LS003LS003
Bus - QQ
Bus - C146C146
Leaves from Cologne - Kennedy Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cologne - Kennedy Street
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - LS003LS003
    Wait for bus
    LS003
    Palazzolo - Via Torre Del Popolo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Matteotti
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palazzolo - Via Matteotti
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - QQ
    Wait for bus
    Q
    Bergamo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergamo - Bus Station (Arrivals)
    ID 19589
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Como
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merate - Hospital
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - Hospital
    ID 19286
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cologne to Merate by bus and train

To get from Cologne to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, take the R1 train from Cologne station to Bergamo station. Next, take the C146 bus from Bus Station (Platform 7) station to Merate - Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Cologne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merate on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - R1
Bus - C146C146
Leaves from Cologne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cologne
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - R1
    Wait for train
    R1
    Bergamo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bergamo
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Como
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Merate - Hospital
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - Hospital
    ID 19286
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cologne to Merate

The distance between Cologne, Milan and Lombardy and Merate, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 63.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cologne to Merate 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 Cologne to Merate

To check the bus schedule from Cologne to Merate using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cologne) and destination (Merate), 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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From Cologne to Merate by bus and train

To get from Cologne to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, take the R1 train from Cologne station to Bergamo station. Next, take the C146 bus from Bus Station (Platform 7) station to Merate - Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Cologne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merate on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - R1
Bus - C146C146
Leaves from Cologne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cologne
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - R1
    Wait for train
    R1
    Bergamo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bergamo
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Platform 7)
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Como
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Merate - Hospital
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - Hospital
    ID 19286
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line LS003, Bus line Q, Bus line C146.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Train line R1, Bus line C146.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

    The LS003 bus line goes from Cologne - Kennedy Street station near Cologne to Palazzolo - Via Matteotti station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palazzolo - Via Matteotti station near Merate in Milan and Lombardy.

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

    The total travel time between Cologne and Merate in Milan and Lombardy by bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the LS003 bus from the Cologne - Kennedy Street stop near Cologne in Milan and Lombardy.

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

    Get off the bus at the Palazzolo - Via Matteotti stop, which is closest to Merate in Milan and Lombardy.

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