The average train between Cologne and Lake Maggiore takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lake Maggiore. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Lake Maggiore? 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 Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Cologne to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Cologne to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Lake Maggiore is 562.3 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 8h 3m.