Varese to Cologne Trains

Varese to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Varese and Cologne takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese 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.

9h 59m
Duration: 780 km
Distance: €209
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

8h 55m

€114–315

Varese to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Varese and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:06 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 PM → 12:29 PM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varese 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.

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Train via Mannheim

Varese to Cologne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:06 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

9:06 PM → 12:29 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:00 AM → 2:29 PM

7:06 AM → 4:29 PM

9:06 AM → 5:48 PM

11:06 AM → 8:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Lugano to Basel SBB

Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

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Train trips from Varese

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

9:06 PM → 8:29 AM
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9:06 PM → 12:29 PM
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