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The average train between Cologne and Italy takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 26m. 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.
Trains run 4 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 7:30 PM which arrives into Italy at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Italy. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station, Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
Cologne to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Italy train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Cologne and Italy is 1019.4 km. The road distance is 1394 km.
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 20m.
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