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Cologne to Parma trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Parma takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Parma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 19m
Duration
948 km
Distance
€280
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Ic
12h 19m
€151–635

Cologne to Parma train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Parma. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Parma at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Parma.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 948.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 19m.

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