The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Rome
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
10 h 32 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
458 km
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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Rome 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 458 km distance in an average of 11 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 458 km
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£46 Average Price | £71 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne to Rome train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 05:01 Cologne station | 12h04 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9604 | 05:01 Cologne station | 4h39 | 09:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ 8959 · 8143 | 05:01 Cologne station | 12h18 | 17:19 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 1113A+ 8959 | 05:01 Cologne station | 11h39 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115+ 8959 | 05:44 Cologne station | 10h56 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 05:44 Cologne station | 11h21 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10115+ 8959 · 8143 | 05:44 Cologne station | 11h35 | 17:19 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117+ 8959 · 8143 | 06:40 Cologne station | 10h39 | 17:19 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 06:40 Cologne station | 10h25 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10117+ 8959 | 06:40 Cologne station | 10h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503 | 06:59 Cologne station | 5h11 | 12:10 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 06:59 Cologne station | 10h06 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ 8959 | 06:59 Cologne station | 9h41 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10101+ 8959 · 8143 | 06:59 Cologne station | 10h20 | 17:19 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10116 · Regionale TRENORD 2220+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 07:20 Cologne station | 5h29 | 12:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10116 · Regionale TRENORD 2220+ Intercity 597 | 07:20 Cologne station | 12h47 | 20:07 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ 8959 · 8143 | 07:40 Cologne station | 9h39 | 17:19 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623 | 07:40 Cologne station | 5h30 | 13:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ 8959 | 07:40 Cologne station | 9h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10119+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 07:40 Cologne station | 9h25 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10118 · Regionale TRENORD 2222+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9625 | 08:20 Cologne station | 5h23 | 13:43 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ 8959 | 08:40 Cologne station | 8h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 08:40 Cologne station | 8h25 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ 8967 | 08:40 Cologne station | 12h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10121+ FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9627 | 08:40 Cologne station | 5h30 | 14:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10120 · Regionale TRENORD 2224+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 09:20 Cologne station | 5h29 | 14:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123+ 8959 | 09:40 Cologne station | 7h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9631 | 09:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 15:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123+ 8967 | 09:40 Cologne station | 11h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10123+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 09:40 Cologne station | 7h25 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ 8959 · 8915 | On time 11:40 Cologne station | 5h25 | 17:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728 · FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 11:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ 8959 | 11:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10127+ 8967 | 11:40 Cologne station | 9h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10126 · Regionale TRENORD 2230+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643 | 12:20 Cologne station | 5h20 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ 8967 · 8927 | On time 12:40 Cologne station | 8h30 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ 8967 · 9959 | On time 12:40 Cologne station | 8h40 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ 8967 | 12:40 Cologne station | 8h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10129+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9645 | 12:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 18:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ 8967 | 13:40 Cologne station | 7h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ 8967 · 8927 | On time 13:40 Cologne station | 7h30 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647 | On time 13:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10131+ 8967 · 9959 | On time 13:40 Cologne station | 7h40 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ 8967 · 8927 | On time 14:40 Cologne station | 6h30 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 | 14:40 Cologne station | 4h59 | 19:39 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ 8967 | 14:40 Cologne station | 6h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 14:40 Cologne station | 5h35 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10133+ 8967 · 9959 | On time 14:40 Cologne station | 6h40 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ 8967 | 15:40 Cologne station | 5h03 | 20:43 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ 8967 · 9959 | On time 15:40 Cologne station | 5h40 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 15:40 Cologne station | 5h00 | 20:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10135+ 8967 · 8927 | On time 15:40 Cologne station | 5h30 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663 | On time 16:40 Cologne station | 4h59 | 21:39 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10139 · Regionale TRENORD 2696+ InterCityNotte 797 | 17:40 Cologne station | 11h12 | 04:52 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10139+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9681 | 17:40 Cologne station | 4h45 | 22:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10141+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9759+ InterCityNotte 770 | 18:40 Cologne station | 10h55 | 05:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Rome
Distance 458 km |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Itabus, Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Rome trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Itabus, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Rome from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Frecciarossa
Intercity Notte
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Itabus
FAQs: Cologne to Rome train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Rome
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
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