Cologne to Bolzano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bolzano takes 12h and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bolzano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h
Duration: 861 km
Distance: €190
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re

9h 53m

€103–376

Cologne to Bolzano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Bolzano. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bolzano at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 5:59 PM
10h 29m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 8:29 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 11:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 8:29 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 5:59 PM
10h 29m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 8:29 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bolzano? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bolzano.

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Distance: 861.3 km
Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bolzano, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bolzano Bozen via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 53m.

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