The average train between Cinque Terre and Cologne takes 14h 29m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. 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 3 times a day between Cinque Terre and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cinque Terre is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Levanto and take an average of 14h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 27m • 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 14h 29m.
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 Hbf 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 1,071 km.
You can take a train from Corniglia to Köln Hbf via Levanto, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 54m.