Cologne to Rome Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rome takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 16m
Duration: 686 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Milan

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Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9981 / ...

4h 58m

€79–184

Cologne to Rome train times

Trains run hourly 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 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:59 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.