The average train between Cologne and Udine takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Udine. 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 Udine. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Udine at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Udine. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Udine station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Cologne to Udine train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Udine train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Udine station.
Book your Cologne to Udine train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Udine is 711.6 km. The road distance is 1,015 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Udine via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 11h 23m.