Cheapest price
$349
Average price
$349
Fastest journey
8 h 23 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cologne will cost around $349 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $349.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milan for Cologne on Wed, Jul 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 630 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 23 m .
On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 8 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 391 miles (630 km)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€259 Average price | €108 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 391 miles (630 km) |
Average train duration 10h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€80) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 23m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:45 |
You can travel by train to Cologne from Milan with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixTrain for as low as $78 (€63). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
Milan to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:
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