Cologne to Milan Trains

Cologne to Milan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Milan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 59m
Duration: 822 km
Distance: €251
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11

9h 44m

€110–389

Cologne to Milan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Milan at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:53 PM → 12:21 PM
Arrives next day
12h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes

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