The average train between Cologne and Venice takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Venice. 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 Venice. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Venice at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Venice. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Venice station via Venezia S. Lucia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Brescia station.
Cologne to Venice train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Book your Cologne to Venice train tickets online with Trenord, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Venice is 187 km. The road distance is 206 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia hourly. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Three other operators also service this route.