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Cologne to Bologna trains

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The average train between Cologne and Bologna takes 14h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 48m
Duration
1,033 km
Distance
€256
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
11h 27m
€145–793

Cologne to Bologna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bologna at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,033.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 27m.

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