The average train between Cologne and Venice takes 15h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Venice. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Venice at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Venice? 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 Venice. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia station via Frankfurt station, Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
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The distance between Cologne and Venice is 729.5 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Venezia S. Lucia via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 40m.