Cologne to La Spezia by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to La Spezia

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to La Spezia, 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 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 12hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 789
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey €292.83 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 52m
Train operators 50

Travelling from Cologne to La Spezia by train

Considering a train trip from Cologne to La Spezia? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Cologne and La Spezia

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to La Spezia start at €292.83. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cologne to La Spezia is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Cologne and La Spezia

If you are taking the train from Cologne to La Spezia, you will have 31 trains each day (with a departure every 21 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:02. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:57. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:21, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:59.

Train duration for trips from Cologne to La Spezia

The swiftest journey time on this route is 12 hours and 26 minutes, crossing a total distance of 789 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Cologne and La Spezia?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 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 La Spezia

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

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to La Spezia

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

The train journey between Cologne and La Spezia covers 789 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.