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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Cologne takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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.

6h 13m
Duration
666 km
Distance
€107
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rome to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rome and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenord10h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenord5h 29m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenord4h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome to Cologne? 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.

Map of how to get from Rome to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 666.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cologne, Italy?

ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Brescia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route once daily.

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