The average train between Rimini and Cologne takes 16h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Rimini 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 Rimini and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rimini is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rimini station and arriving at Cologne station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Rimini to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Rimini to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rimini and Cologne is 872.6 km. The road distance is 1,178 km.
You can take a train from Rimini to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 8m.