The average train between Milan and Köln Hbf takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Köln Hbf. 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 3 times a day between Milan and Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Milan to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Köln Hbf is 631.2 km. The road distance is 856 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 53m.