The average train between Rome and Cologne Cathedral takes 15h 19m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Cologne Cathedral. 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 Rome and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rome to Cologne Cathedral? 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 Rome to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Cologne Cathedral station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Rome to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Rome to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rome and Cologne Cathedral is 1,090.5 km. The road distance is 1,436 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Cologne Cathedral via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 3m.