Cologne to Milan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 16m
Duration: 73 km
Distance: €7
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Rovato to Pioltello Limitotrain Re6 / ...
Take the train from Pioltello Limito to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S5 / ...

1h 44m

€6–7

Cologne to Milan train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Milan at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Rovato and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

7:40 PM → 9:33 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 11:03 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:40 PM → 11:33 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
10:40 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
7h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:44 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Milan? 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.