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Trip Overview

The average train between Varese and Cologne takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese 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.

8h 56m
Duration
781 km
Distance
€199
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Varese to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Varese and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 781.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Varese to Köln Hbf via Lugano, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 6m.

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