The average train between Rome and Köln Hbf takes 15h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
Rome to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Rome to Köln Hbf train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rome and Köln Hbf is 1,090.7 km. The road distance is 1,436 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 58m.