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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Florence

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$249

Average price

$357

Fastest journey

11 h 36 m

Average duration

15 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

860 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Florence will cost around $357 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $249.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cologne to Florence without transferring at least 3 times.

06:59AM11h36

Cologne

06:35PMFlorence

$2491One-way

3 transfers

10:55AM11h40

Cologne

10:35PMFlorence

$3811One-way

3 transfers

02:55PM18h40

Cologne

09:35AMFlorence

$3811One-way

3 transfers

04:55PM18h40

Cologne

11:35AMFlorence

$3811One-way

3 transfers

12:55PM18h09

Cologne

07:04AMFlorence

$3941One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Florence

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €161.

Distance: 534 miles (860 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus	Flight
€277 Average price	€80 Average price Cheapest	€362 Average price
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Florence

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Trains from Cologne to Florence run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $233 (€186) but you can travel from only $64 (€51) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $64 (€51)

Distance

534 miles (860 km)

Average train duration

10h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

$233 (€186)

Trains per day

Fastest train

10h 35m

First train

00:40

Last train

22:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $64 (€51)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Florence trains

Deutsche Bahn will get you from Cologne to Florence at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Florence

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