The average train between Bressanone and Cologne takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Bressanone 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 3 times a day between Bressanone and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bressanone is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bressanone 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 Bressanone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bressanone station and arriving at Cologne station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bressanone Brixen station.
Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bressanone to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bressanone and Cologne is 581.7 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Bressanone Brixen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 9h 12m.