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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Milan takes 11h 23m 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.

11h 23m
Duration
822 km
Distance
€207
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Köln Hbf to Milan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Köln Hbf and Milan. 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 Milan at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord14h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHTrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenordTrenord9h 27m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 822.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Basel SBB, Bellinzona, and Como S.Giovanni in around 9h 44m.

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