The average train between Cologne and Prato takes 18h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Prato. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Prato. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Prato at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Prato? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Prato. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Prato station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
Cologne to Prato train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Prato train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Prato Centrale station.
Book your Cologne to Prato train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Cologne and Prato is 843.7 km. The road distance is 1,202 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Prato Centrale via München Hbf and Bologna Centrale in around 13h 36m.