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Cheap train tickets from Milan to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€138

Average

€149

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 traveling at rush hour.

11:20AM9h45

Milan Centrale

09:05PMCologne Hbf

€1381One-way

1 transfer

11:20AM8h44

Milan Centrale

08:04PMCologne Hbf

€1611One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Milan to Cologne

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

Deutsche Bahn

11:20AM8h44

Milan Centrale

08:04PMCologne Hbf

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

11:20AM9h45

Milan Centrale

09:05PMCologne Hbf

1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Milan to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

8 h 44 m

Average

9 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

630 km

It's difficult to get from Milan to Cologne without transferring at least once.

Fastest

11:20AM8h44

Milan Centrale

08:04PMCologne Hbf

€1611One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

11:20AM9h45

Milan Centrale

09:05PMCologne Hbf

€1381One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Milan to Cologne

	Distance	391 miles (630 km)
	Average train duration	8 h 44 min
	Average train ticket price	$125 (€111)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Milan to Cologne cover the 391 miles (630 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 44 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $90 (€80), but the average price of train tickets is $125 (€111). Travelers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Milan to Cologne trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Milan and Cologne from $90 (€80). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Milan to Cologne train.

Cheapest Price: $90

Trains from Milan to Cologne: Connection information

The rail link between Milan and Cologne is provided by Deutsche Bahn AG (DB). The first train of the day to Cologne departs from Milan Central around 7:23 and arrives at Köln Hbf around 17:05, taking 9 hours and 42 hours of travel and making a change. While the last train leaves Milan Porta Garibaldi around 00:39 to arrive at Köln Hbf around 13:05, after 12:26 hours making three changes. It is always necessary to make at least one change travelling between Milan and Cologne by train as there is no direct line. The journey time ranges from about 8 hours and 40 minutes to a maximum of 15 hours with three changes. During the weekend there are no changes to the schedules, the trains always travel from 7:30 to 00:30. about

More information on connections in Cologne - Milan train.

Trains from Milan

There are two railway stations from which trains leave for Cologne, Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi, and they can be reached by public transport connections such as buses, subways and taxis. To reach Milano Centrale station you can take the M2 and M3 underground lines or bus n. 1. To reach Porta Garibaldi you can also use the M2 and M3 lines of the underground and buses n. 2 and 37. During the night, direct to Central Station there is the NM3 and Porta Garibaldi the NM2.

Trains for Cologne

Trains from Milan arrive at Köln Hbf or Köln Messe/Deutz, located on the opposite bank of the Rhine River. There are KVB buses to get around.

Köln is a city in the Rhineland that has ancient origins but was completely rebuilt after the bombings of World War II. In Cologne there is a famous carnival during which people dance and sing in disguise through the streets of the city.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Milan to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Milan to Cologne. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Milan to Cologne and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Milan to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Milan to Cologne can start from as little as $90 (€80) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milan to Cologne is $125 (€111); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Milan to Cologne train time is 8 h 44 min covering the 391 mile (630 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Milan to Cologne leaves at 9: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There are 2 trains a day from Milan to Cologne which require at least one change with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Milan to Cologne, you can count on FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Milan and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

When departing from Milan, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Rogoredo. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your route in train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln/Bonn Flughafen and Köln Messe/Deutz.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milano Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Köln Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Milan to Cologne by train is December.

Yes, you can take a bus to Cologne from Milan.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Milan

Cologne

Milano Centrale is the most popular Milan railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Milan for your trip to Cologne.

Milano Centrale Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milan, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892021

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05: 50 - 22: 20

Public transit options for Milano Centrale

Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
Tram lines: 1
Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo

Milano Porta Garibaldi Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piazza Sigmund Freud, 1, Milan, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892021

Public transit options for Milano Porta Garibaldi

Metro lines: M2, M5
Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8

Milano Rogoredo Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Via Gamboloita, 7, 20139 Milano MI, Italy

Milan, V. Le Testi Via S. Glicerio (Bicocca) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

20126 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

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