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The average train between Cologne and Merano takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Merano. 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 19m
Duration
893 km
Distance
€185
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cologne to Merano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Merano. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Merano at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBBTrenitalia16h 13m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBBTrenitalia16h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBBTrenitalia16h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia16h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBBTrenitalia16h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBBTrenitalia18h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBTrenitalia16h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia16h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBBTrenitalia11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBBÖBBTrenitalia12h 13m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 893.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Merano Meran via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 12m.

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