The average train between Köln Hbf and Milan takes 11h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Milan. 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 Milan. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Milan at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Milan? 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 Milan. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi station via Basel SBB station, Bellinzona station and Como S. Giovanni station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
Köln Hbf to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Milan train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Milan is 631.2 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Basel SBB, Bellinzona, and Como S.Giovanni in around 9h 44m.