Cologne to Rome Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rome takes 16h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rome. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 13m
Duration: 1,401 km
Distance: €293
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain

13h 34m

€164–480

Cologne to Rome train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Rome at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 16h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
4:45 PM → 11:00 AM
Arrives next day
18h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 7:19 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 9:05 PM
12h 20m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 11:24 PM
12h 39m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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