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Cologne to Salerno trains

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The average train between Cologne and Salerno takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 15h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Salerno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 51m
Duration
1,683 km
Distance
€420
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cologne to Salerno train times

Trains run once daily between Cologne and Salerno. The service departs Cologne at 6:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Salerno at 22:37:00. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoItaloTreno15h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Frecce15h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,683.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Salerno via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 15h 47m.

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