The average train between Merano and Cologne takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 43m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Merano 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Merano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Merano is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano-Bozen and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Cologne station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.
Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Merano to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Merano and Cologne is 565.5 km. The road distance is 899 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bolzano-Bozen and München Hbf in around 10h 12m.
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