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Köln Hbf to Rome trains

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The average train between Köln Hbf and Rome takes 18h 1m and the fastest train takes 14h 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.

18h 1m
Duration
1,402 km
Distance
€300
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 46m
€187–466

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 11:11 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 18h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,402.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Roma Termini via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 46m.

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