Cologne to Bolzano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bolzano takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bolzano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 29m
Duration: 861 km
Distance: €199
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re

9h 39m

€147–380

Cologne to Bolzano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bolzano. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bolzano at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 10:32 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bolzano? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bolzano.

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Distance: 861.3 km
Duration: 11h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bolzano Bozen via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 39m.

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