The average train between Salerno and Cologne takes 25h 32m and the fastest train takes 22h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Salerno 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 Salerno and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salerno is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Napoli Afragola and take an average of 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 40m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Salerno 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salerno to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salerno station and arriving at Cologne station via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.
Salerno to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Salerno station.
Salerno to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Salerno to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Salerno and Cologne is 1,290.8 km. The road distance is 1,692 km.
You can take a train from Salerno to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Napoli Afragola, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 7m.