The average train between Cinque Terre and Cologne takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cinque Terre is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Levanto and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 52m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cinque Terre station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
Cinque Terre to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Levanto station.
Cinque Terre to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Cinque Terre to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Cologne is 785.1 km. The road distance is 1,070 km.
You can take a train from Corniglia to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Levanto, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 41m.