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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Cologne Cathedral takes 14h 51m 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.

14h 51m
Duration
1,436 km
Distance
€299
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rome to Cologne Cathedral train times

Trains run 4 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 14h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,436.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 51m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Cologne Cathedral via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 4m.

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