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Rome to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Köln Hbf takes 15h 19m 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.

15h 19m
Duration
1,436 km
Distance
€307
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
13h
€230–438

Rome to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Rome and Köln Hbf. 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 Köln Hbf 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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  • Distance: 1,436.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Köln Hbf, Germany?

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

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