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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Cologne
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €192
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €218
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 8 h 55 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 9 h 42 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 630 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cologne will cost around €218 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €192.
To travel from Milan to Cologne you need to make at least one change.
11:10 AM 8h55 Milan 8:05 PM Cologne €192 1 One-way 1 change8:10 AM 8h55 Milan 5:05 PM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes1:10 PM 10h00 Milan 11:10 PM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes6:10 PM 11h47 Milan 5:57 AM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes8:10 PM 14h55 Milan 11:05 AM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes
8:10 AM 8h55 Milan 5:05 PM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes10:10 AM 8h55 Milan 7:05 PM Cologne €228 1 One-way 2 changes11:10 AM 8h55 Milan 8:05 PM Cologne €192 1 One-way 1 change1:10 PM 10h00 Milan 11:10 PM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes6:10 PM 11h47 Milan 5:57 AM Cologne €221 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Cologne
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Trains from Milan to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €166 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 630 km distance in 8h 19m.
Distance 630 km |
Average train duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €166 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 19m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
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Live departures
Milan to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 PM Milan | 11h54 | 6:04 AM Cologne | 2 changes | |
| 8:10 PM Milan | 14h55 | 11:05 AM Cologne | 2 changes | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
| 8:10 AM Milan | 8h55 | 5:05 PM Cologne | 2 changes | |
| 10:10 AM Milan | 8h55 | 7:05 PM Cologne | 2 changes | |
| 11:10 AM Milan | 8h55 | 8:05 PM Cologne | 1 change | |
| 1:10 PM Milan | 10h00 | 11:10 PM Cologne | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Milan and Cologne
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Milan to Cologne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Cologne
Most Milan to Cologne trains use the Milano Centrale to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Milan and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do trains to Cologne leave from?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Dateo from Milan city centre
Milano Dateo is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Dateo train station facilities and services
Milano Dateo has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milano Dateo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Dateo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Dateo: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Dateo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Dateo: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel MM Dateo, Hotel Dateo Milano.
Which Cologne station do trains from Milan arrive at?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
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