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The average train between Cologne and Parma takes 13h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Parma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 52m
Duration
945 km
Distance
€249
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
11h 8m
€148–357

Cologne to Parma train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Parma. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Parma at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity14h 57m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce18h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity17h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce15h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity17h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce15h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity17h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce15h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity15h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity17h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce9h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 944.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 8m.

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