Cologne to Milan Trains

Cologne to Milan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Milan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 51m
Duration: 822 km
Distance: €229
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11

9h 44m

€118–337

Cologne to Milan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Milan at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 12:21 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 12:21 PM
12h 11m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 12:21 PM
12h 15m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Milan? 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.

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Cologne to Milan train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:10 AM → 12:21 PM

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 AM → 12:21 PM

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

12:54 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

12:54 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

12:54 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 12:21 PM

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM

8:54 AM → 6:21 PM

10:54 AM → 8:21 PM

12:54 PM → 10:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

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