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The average train between Cologne and Milan takes 11h 1m 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.

11h 1m
Duration
822 km
Distance
€229
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain train S10 / ...
  4. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train S11
9h 44m
€118–337

Cologne to Milan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Milan. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, 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 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord12h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord12h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 822.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Basel SBB, Bellinzona, and Como S.Giovanni in around 9h 44m.

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