Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:34 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 9hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 634
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey AU$162.94 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 1m
Train operators 39

From Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan by train. With 19 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Milan

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$162.94

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

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  • Select a non-flexible fare

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Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan departure timetable

On this route, 19 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Cologne-Ehrenfeld at 01:34 and the last leaving at 23:54 during the week.

For weekend travel to Milan, the earliest departure is at 02:20 and the last one is at 23:44. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 33 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Milan

The route’s fastest journey takes 9 hours and 4 minutes, covering a total of 634 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Milan?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Milan

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Milan.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne-Ehrenfeld to Milan? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Milan by train is 634 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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