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Köln Hbf to Rome trains

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The average train between Köln Hbf and Rome takes 15h 58m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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.

15h 58m
Duration
1,402 km
Distance
€322
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
13h 28m
€172–899

Köln Hbf to Rome train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Köln Hbf and Rome. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Rome at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 15h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,402.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 28m.

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