The average train between Cologne and Catania takes 2d 2h and the fastest train takes 45h 30m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cologne to Catania. 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 twice a week between Cologne and Catania. The service departs Cologne at 11:55 PM at night, which arrives into Catania at 21:25:00. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Catania. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Catania station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 2h.
Cologne to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Book your Cologne to Catania train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Catania is 1,626.3 km. The road distance is 2,138 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Catania Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 25h 33m.