The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Milan. 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Milan at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Milan. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Milan station via Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Cologne to Milan train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Cologne station.
Cologne to Milan train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Milan is 60 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Cologne to Milano Centrale via Brescia in around 1h 18m.