The average train between Brindisi and Cologne takes 25h 58m and the fastest train takes 23h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Brindisi 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 Brindisi and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brindisi is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 25h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brindisi to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brindisi station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
Brindisi to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Brindisi station.
Brindisi to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Brindisi to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brindisi and Cologne is 1,424.2 km. The road distance is 1,823 km.
You can take a train from Brindisi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 30m.