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Vatican City to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Vatican City and Cologne takes 13h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vatican City 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.

13h 40m
Duration
1,405 km
Distance
€387
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Vatican City to Cologne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Vatican City and Cologne. The service departs Vatican City at 7:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cologne at 21:05:00. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vatican City 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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  • Distance: 1,405.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Vatican City and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 26m.

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