The average train between Prato and Cologne takes 17h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Prato 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 Prato and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prato is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 17h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Prato to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Prato station and arriving at Cologne station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
Prato to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Prato Centrale station.
Prato to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Prato to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Prato and Cologne is 843.7 km. The road distance is 1,147 km.
You can take a train from Prato Centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 1m.