The average train between Milan and Cologne takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Milan to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Cologne is 630.3 km. The road distance is 854 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 45m.
