The average train between Cologne Cathedral and Rome takes 18h 1m and the fastest train takes 14h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Cathedral to Rome. 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 Cologne Cathedral and Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Cathedral is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 18h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne Cathedral to Rome? 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 Cologne Cathedral to Rome. However, there are services departing from Cologne Cathedral station and arriving at Rome station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
Cologne Cathedral to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne Cathedral to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Cologne Cathedral to Rome train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Rome is 1,090.5 km. The road distance is 1,403 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Roma Termini via Köln Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 50m.