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Compare train for Cologne to Chiasso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Chiasso
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Chiasso, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Chiasso:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Chiasso costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 13h 48m versus 8h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Chiasso
How to get from Cologne to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Chiasso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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2:54 PM 7h36 Cologne 10:30 PM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers
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2:54 PM 7h36 Cologne 10:30 PM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers
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2:54 PM 7h36 Cologne 10:30 PM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers
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4:54 PM 7h36 Cologne 12:30 AM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers10:54 AM 7h43 Cologne 6:37 PM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers6:54 AM 8h01 Cologne 2:55 PM Chiasso $270 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Chiasso:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Chiasso costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Chiasso as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Chiasso station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chiasso by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chiasso by train.
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