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Cologne to Milan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. 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.

12h 52m
Duration
821 km
Distance
€212
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  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 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
10h 2m
€100–493

Cologne to Milan train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Milan at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 820.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Milano Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Lugano in around 10h 2m.

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