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How to get fromCologne to Milanby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Milan by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Train via Brescia

    best
    1. Take the train from Cologne to Bresciatrain train R1
    2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    1h 18m
    €15–74
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rovato to Pioltello Limitotrain train Re6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pioltello Limito to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train S5 / ...
    1h 44m
    €6–7
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne to Bergamobus bus TN Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus N778 / ...
    2h 58m
  4. Drive 73.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Milancar car 73.5 km
    56 min
    €12–17
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cologne to Milantaxi taxi 73.5 km
    56 min
    €120–150
  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cologne to Bergamotrain train R1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from BERGAMO,BERGAMO: Via Carnovali to SESTO SAN GIOVANNI,Sestobus bus Z301
    2h 17m
    €9–14

Cologne to Milan by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Italy and Milan, Italy?

You can take a train from Cologne to Milano Centrale via Brescia in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Bergamo in around 2h 58m.

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