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Trip Overview

The average train between Genoa and Cologne takes 13h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 56m
Duration
997 km
Distance
€220
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Genoa to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Genoa and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 13h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 996.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 42m.

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