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How to get fromMilan to Cologneby train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via Brescia

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Brescia to Colognetrain train R1 / ...
    1h 36m
    €14–71

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Pioltello Limitotrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pioltello Limito to Rovatotrain train Re6 / ...
    2h 11m
    €6–8

  3. Bus, train via Chiuduno

    1. Take the bus from Porta Nuova to Seriate - viale Lombardiabus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Pedrengo to Chiudunobus bus E
    3. Take the train from Chiuduno to Colognetrain train R1
    2h 9m
    €10–13

  4. Drive 72.1 km

    1. Drive from Milan to Colognecar car 72.1 km
    57 min
    €12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milan to Colognetaxi taxi 72.1 km
    57 min
    €110–140

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamobus bus N778 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bergamo to Colognetrain train R1
    2h 10m
    €8–12

Milan to Cologne by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Cologne, Italy?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Cologne via Brescia in around 1h 36m.

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