The average train between Florence and Cologne takes 13h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 4 times a day between Florence and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 13h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Florence to Cologne? 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 Florence to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Milano Centrale station, Basel Sbb station and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
Florence to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Florence and Cologne is 858.4 km. The road distance is 1121 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 51m.