The average train between Köln Hbf and Florence takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Florence. 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 every 4 hours between Köln Hbf and Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Florence at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Florence? 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 Köln Hbf to Florence. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Köln Hbf to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Florence is 859.2 km. The road distance is 1121 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Firenze S.M.N. via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 6m.