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
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.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Rome without transferring at least 3 times.
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)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€319 Average price | €154 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest |
17h 39m Average total duration 17h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 59m Average total duration 26h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 |
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:
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