The average train between Novara and Cologne takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara 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 twice daily between Novara and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Cologne station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Novara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Novara to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Novara and Cologne is 622.5 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Köln Hbf via Domodossola and Basel SBB in around 10h 32m.