The average train between Parma and Cologne takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma 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 Parma and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Parma to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Parma to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Parma and Cologne is 726.9 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 40m.
