The average train between Cologne and Venice takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 14h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Venice. 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 once daily between Cologne and Venice. The earliest departure is at 3:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Venice at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Venice. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Venice station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Book your Cologne to Venice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nightjet.
The distance between Cologne and Venice is 729.5 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Venezia Santa Lucia Station via München Hbf in around 12h 20m.