The average train between Bolzano and Cologne takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolzano 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 4 times a day between Bolzano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolzano is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bolzano station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Brennero station, Kufstein station and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Bolzano to Cologne train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Bolzano station.
Bolzano to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Bolzano and Cologne is 589.5 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Bolzano to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 11m.
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