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Cologne to Italy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Italy takes 16h 45m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Italy. 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 45m
Duration
1,401 km
Distance
€322
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
13h 31m
€190–814

Cologne to Italy train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Italy. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,401 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 31m.

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