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The average train between Cologne and Rome takes 17h 36m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rome. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Rome. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rome at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 17h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station, Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
Cologne to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Cologne and Rome is 1090 km. The road distance is 1394 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 20m.
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