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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Rome

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$303

Average price

$401

Fastest journey

12 h 35 m

Average duration

16 h 39 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

1090 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne to Rome will cost around $401 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $303.

Fast trains

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
06:55AM12h45
Cologne
07:40PMRome
$3031One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
08:55PM18h24
Cologne
03:19PMRome
$4081One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
10:55AM12h35
Cologne
11:30PMRome
$4321One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
12:55PM19h45
Cologne
08:40AMRome
$4321One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
02:55PM19h45
Cologne
10:40AMRome
$4321One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, and a train costs an average of €232.

Distance: 677 miles (1090 km)

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€319

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€154

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€108

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17h 39m

Average total duration

17h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

26h 59m

Average total duration

26h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

3.3 - 6.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Rome

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Trains from Cologne to Rome run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $290 (€232) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by flight.
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
Flight from $75 (€60)
Distance
677 miles (1090 km)
Average train duration
17h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
$290 (€232)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
11h 42m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:50
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
Flight from $75 (€60)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rome trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Rome from $326 (€261). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times 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.

Train information from Cologne to Rome with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 42 min
  • Cheapest Price: $326
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

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