The average train between Venice and Cologne takes 17h 29m and the fastest train takes 16h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Venice 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 6 times a week between Venice and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venice is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Cologne station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
Venice to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Venezia Santa Lucia Station.
Venice to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Venice to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Venice and Cologne is 729.5 km. The road distance is 1,134 km.
You can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 11h 30m.