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Cologne to Genoa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Genoa takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. 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.

16h 44m
Duration
965 km
Distance
€279
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain train
12h 14m
€154–778

Cologne to Genoa train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Genoa at 3:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 964.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 44m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Genova Brignole via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 14m.

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