Cologne to Rome Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rome takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

7h 22m
Duration: 686 km
Distance: €94
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

best

Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9967 / ...

5h 3m

€77–130

Cologne to Rome train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Rome. 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 Rome at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Brescia and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:40 PM → 8:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 10:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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