Cologne to Milan train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Milan

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£72

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

8 h 55 m

Average duration

8 h 55 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

630 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne to Milan will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Milan every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 630 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .

The slowest trains will take 8 h 55 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.

Deutsche Bahn
04:558h55
Cologne
13:50Milan
£721One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
05:558h55
Cologne
14:50Milan
£901One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg.

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£110

Average Price

£127

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£64

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Cheapest

9h 19m

average duration

8h 49m

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30m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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15h 43m

average duration

15h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

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CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Milan?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Milan is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Milan route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Milan per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Milan.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Milan

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Trains from Cologne to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £22 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 £22
Distance
630 km
Average train duration
8h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£72
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
8h 40m
First train
04:27
Last train
23:40
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 £22

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixTrain trains Cologne to Milan

Travel from Cologne to Milan from £301 with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and FlixTrain! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator 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, which you can also use for your train from Cologne to Milan. 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. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cologne to Milan train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £301
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

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