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The average train between Merano and Cologne takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Merano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 14h 2m. 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 Meran station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Brennero - Brenner station, Kufstein station and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Merano and Cologne is 565.5 km. The road distance is 743 km.
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 18m.
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