The average train between Lake Maggiore and Cologne takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore 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 every 4 hours between Lake Maggiore and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lake Maggiore station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Lake Maggiore to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Lake Maggiore to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Cologne is 562.3 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 18m.