The average train between Köln Hbf and Milan takes 10h 57m 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 5 times a day between Köln Hbf and Milan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Milan at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 57m. 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 Milan station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Milan train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Milan is 631.2 km. The road distance is 822 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.