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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Rome will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 4 trains from Cologne to Rome, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 458 km distance in an average of 10 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 42 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.

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Trains from Cologne to Rome run on average 51 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 458 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 458 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 51 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne to Rome.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Rome trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ FRECCIAROSSA 9604 | 6:01 Cologne station | 4h40 | 10:41 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A · Regionale TRENORD 2658+ 9998 | 6:01 Cologne station | 5h24 | 11:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A · Regionale TRENORD 2658+ 9975 | 6:01 Cologne station | 6h24 | 12:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ 8959 | 6:01 Cologne station | 11h39 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700 · FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 6:44 Cologne station | 4h57 | 11:41 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115 · Regionale TRENORD 2606+ 9975 | 6:44 Cologne station | 5h41 | 12:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115+ 8959 | 6:44 Cologne station | 10h56 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115 · Regionale TRENORD 2608+ 9975 | 6:44 Cologne station | 5h41 | 12:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117 · Regionale TRENORD 2620+ 9979 | 7:40 Cologne station | 6h50 | 14:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117+ 8959 | 7:40 Cologne station | 10h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ 9979 | 7:40 Cologne station | 6h50 | 14:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ 9983 | 7:59 Cologne station | 8h31 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ 8959 | 7:59 Cologne station | 9h41 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:59 Cologne station | 5h11 | 13:10 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ FRECCIAROSSA 9706 · FRECCIAROSSA 9617 | 7:59 Cologne station | 4h40 | 12:39 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ 9983 | 7:59 Cologne station | 8h31 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10116 · Regionale TRENORD 2220+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:20 Cologne station | 5h29 | 13:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ 9983 | 8:40 Cologne station | 7h50 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ 9983 | 8:40 Cologne station | 7h50 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 8:40 Cologne station | 5h30 | 14:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ 8959 | 8:40 Cologne station | 9h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10118 · Regionale TRENORD 2222+ FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 9:20 Cologne station | 5h23 | 14:43 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ 9983 | 9:40 Cologne station | 6h50 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ 8967 | 9:40 Cologne station | 12h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 9:40 Cologne station | 5h30 | 15:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ 8959 | 9:40 Cologne station | 8h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10120 · Regionale TRENORD 2224+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:20 Cologne station | 5h29 | 15:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123+ 8959 | 10:40 Cologne station | 7h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 597 | 10:40 Cologne station | 10h27 | 21:07 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 10:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 16:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123+ 8967 | 10:40 Cologne station | 11h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ 9983 | 10:40 Cologne station | 5h50 | 16:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ 8959 | 12:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ 9993 | 12:40 Cologne station | 8h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728 · FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 12:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ 8967 | 12:40 Cologne station | 9h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10126 · Regionale TRENORD 2230+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 13:20 Cologne station | 5h20 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ 9993 | 13:40 Cologne station | 7h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ 9993 | 13:40 Cologne station | 7h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732 · FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 13:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 19:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ 8967 | 13:40 Cologne station | 8h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ 8967 | 14:40 Cologne station | 7h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ 9993 | 14:40 Cologne station | 6h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ 9993 | 14:40 Cologne station | 6h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736 · FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 14:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 19:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740 · FRECCIAROSSA 9651 | 15:40 Cologne station | 4h59 | 20:39 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ 9997 | 15:40 Cologne station | 6h25 | 22:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ 9993 | 15:40 Cologne station | 5h25 | 21:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 15:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 21:15 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ 8967 | 15:40 Cologne station | 6h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10132 · Regionale TRENORD 2236+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 16:20 Cologne station | 5h20 | 21:40 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ 8967 | 16:40 Cologne station | 5h03 | 21:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135 · Regionale TRENORD 2640+ 9963 | 16:40 Cologne station | 7h44 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135 · Regionale TRENORD 2638+ 9961 | 16:40 Cologne station | 6h44 | 23:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 16:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 21:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 9663 | 17:40 Cologne station | 4h59 | 22:39 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ 9961 | 17:40 Cologne station | 5h44 | 23:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10137 · Regionale TRENORD 2640+ 9963 | 17:40 Cologne station | 6h44 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ 9963 | 17:40 Cologne station | 6h44 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10139+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 · FRECCIAROSSA 9681 | 18:40 Cologne station | 4h45 | 23:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10139+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ 9963 | 18:40 Cologne station | 5h44 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10141+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ InterCityNotte 35678 | 19:40 Cologne station | 10h55 | 6:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
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Most Cologne to Rome trains use the Cologne to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cologne has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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