The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Venice
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Venice will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cologne for Venice every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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 coach, train and flight for Cologne to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Venice 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 train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £142.
Distance: 187 km
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£15 Average Price | £209 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Venice trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:40 Cologne | 2h57 | 08:37 Venice | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Cologne | 5h16 | 17:56 Venice | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Venice
Trains from Cologne to Venice run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 33 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale from Cologne to Venice trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale trains will get you between Cologne and Venice 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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Venice’s new Access Fee
If you’re traveling to Venice by between April 25 and July 14, you might need to pay an additional €5 Access Fee. Find out more about traveling to Venice.
FAQs: Cologne to Venice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Venice
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Viale della Stazione.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera
- Hotel Lugano Torretta
- Hotel Mondial
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Venice and Mestre
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: Regional trains to Venice and Mestre
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