The average train between Cologne and Brindisi takes 24h 8m and the fastest train takes 18h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Brindisi. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Brindisi. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Brindisi at 8:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 24h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Brindisi? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brindisi. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Brindisi station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
Cologne to Brindisi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brindisi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brindisi station.
Book your Cologne to Brindisi train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Brindisi is 1,424.2 km. The road distance is 1,790 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brindisi via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 25m.