Brennero/Brenner to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne, 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 05:27 View journey
Last train 23:03 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 7hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 549
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £187.09 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 9m
Train operators 34

Travelling by train from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne

Ready to travel from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Brennero/Brenner and Cologne: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne:

  • Cheapest tickets: £187.09

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne:

  • 05:27 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:03 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:27 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:03 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 hour and 4 minutes from Brennero/Brenner toward Cologne.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 13 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne

The swiftest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 4 minutes, crossing a total distance of 549 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Brennero/Brenner to Cologne trains

Tickets for travel to Cologne along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Cologne

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

FAQs about the train journey from Brennero/Brenner to Cologne

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

The total distance between Brennero/Brenner and Cologne by train is 549 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.