The average train between Cologne and Sanremo takes 19h 49m and the fastest train takes 13h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sanremo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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23h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Sanremo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Sanremo station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
Cologne to Sanremo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Sanremo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Sanremo station.
Book your Cologne to Sanremo train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Sanremo is 793.7 km. The road distance is 1,085 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sanremo via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 28m.