The average train between Köln Hbf and Venice takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Venice. 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 4 times a day between Köln Hbf and Venice. 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 Venice at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 48m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Venice? 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 Venice. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Venice station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
Köln Hbf to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Venice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Venice is 730 km. The road distance is 1,087 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 9m.