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Cologne to Merano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Merano takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 40m
Duration
894 km
Distance
€197
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain train 89 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
  4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
11h 6m
€152–449

Cologne to Merano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Merano. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 893.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Merano Meran via München Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 6m.

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