The average train between Lago di Garda and Cologne takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Lago di Garda to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Lago di Garda and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lago di Garda is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lago di Garda to Cologne? 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 Lago di Garda to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lago di Garda station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Lago di Garda to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
Lago di Garda to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lago di Garda to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lago di Garda and Cologne is 647.3 km. The road distance is 964 km.
You can take a train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 37m.