The average train between Milan and Cologne takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. 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 every 3 hours between Milan and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. 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 Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Cologne station.
Book your Milan to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenord.
The distance between Milan and Cologne is 60 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Cologne via Brescia in around 1h 36m.