The average train between Ancona and Cologne takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 14h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ancona and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Emilia Av and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 4m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ancona to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Cologne station via Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Ancona to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ancona and Cologne is 953.3 km. The road distance is 1,271 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 6m.