The average train between Cologne and Genoa takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Genoa. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Genoa at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Genoa? 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 Cologne to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Genoa station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Cologne to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Cologne to Genoa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Genoa is 741.1 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Genova Brignole via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 41m.