Merano to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merano and Cologne takes 13h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

13h 5m
Duration: 896 km
Distance: €189
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

10h 50m

€145–321

Merano to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Merano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
16h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 10:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:14 PM
10h 58m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 10:05 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:13 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:29 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
4:16 PM → 11:14 AM
Arrives next day
18h 58m • 4 changes
7:16 PM → 12:29 PM
Arrives next day
17h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:13 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 8:29 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merano to Cologne? 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.

Map of how to get from Merano to Cologne.

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Distance: 896 km
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 50m.

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