The average train between Ferrara and Cologne takes 16h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrara to Cologne. 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 Ferrara and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Cologne station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
Ferrara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Ferrara to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ferrara and Cologne is 761.6 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Ferrara to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 38m.