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Compare coach and flight for Rome to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg.

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Most popular Flight	Coach
£180 Average Price	£92 Average Price Cheapest
11h 49m average duration Fastest 8h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 27h 10m average duration 1d 26h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions	1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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

The best time to book your train from Rome to Cologne is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Rome to Cologne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Rome to Cologne 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 Rome to Cologne.

Trains

from £46

Coaches

from £60

Flights

from £114

Journey information

Overview: Train from Rome to Cologne

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Take a train from Rome to Cologne and enjoy the approximately 1090 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

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.

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £38

Distance

1090 km

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Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £38

Train providers: Frecciarossa trains Rome to Cologne

Buy your official Frecciarossa train tickets between Rome and Cologne from £587 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing journey on a Frecciarossa train to Cologne from Rome. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you the latest Frecciarossa timetables for the Rome to Cologne train and prices starting as low as £587 for this journey. Frecciarossa is Trenitalia’s premier high-speed train service making around 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. Frecciarossa trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 676 miles (1090 km) quickly between Rome and Cologne.

When booking the Frecciarossa train to Cologne from Rome, you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Although each class offers different levels of comfort, all Frecciarossa train carriages provide passengers with free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. If you’re looking to add to your travel experience, book a Frecciarossa train from Rome to Cologne on Omio today!

Rome to Cologne train information with Frecciarossa:

Average Duration: 25 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £587
Frecciarossa frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Rome to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Rome to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Rome to Cologne can start from as little as £296 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rome to Cologne is £367; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Rome to Cologne is 12 h 28 min to travel the 676 mile long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Rome to Cologne leaves at 07: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Rome to Cologne leaves at 20: 50.

There is 1 train a day from Rome to Cologne which require at least one change with Italo or Frecciarossa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Rome to Cologne. You can choose between Italo or Frecciarossa. Italo trains take around 22 h 33 min Frecciarossa trains take around 12 h 28 min

Take the Rome to Cologne train with Italo or Frecciarossa. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Rome to Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 50.

You have options as you can travel from Rome to Cologne 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.