Night trains from Cologne
11 destinations overnight 5 countries 2 stations
Cologne is an important night train stop in western Germany. From here, there are direct connections to destinations including Zurich and Milan, and international services from Amsterdam or Brussels also stop here. This makes Cologne especially suitable for journeys to Switzerland, northern Italy and for night train connections from North Rhine-Westphalia towards the Alpine region.
For travellers from the Rhineland, the Ruhr area and western Germany, Cologne is a practical entry point into the European night train network. The city lies on one of Germany’s most important railway corridors and is easy to reach by many regional and long-distance trains. This often makes it convenient to combine a night train journey from Cologne with a feeder journey from other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
In Cologne, the exact station is important. Many night trains use Köln Hauptbahnhof, but depending on the connection, Köln Messe/Deutz may also be relevant. The two stations are close to each other, but they are not the same. Before travelling, you should therefore always check which station is shown on your ticket or in the journey information.
From Cologne to Austria
All night trains in Austria →- Cologne → Linz ÖBB Nightjet NJ469 · 21:51 → 08:46 +1 · 10 h 55 · Mon · Wed · Fri
- Cologne → Salzburg ÖBB Nightjet NJ469 · 21:51 → 07:26 +1 · 9 h 35 · Mon · Wed · Fri
- Cologne → Vienna ÖBB Nightjet NJ469 · 21:51 → 10:13 +1 · 12 h 22 · Mon · Wed · Fri
From Cologne to Switzerland
All night trains in Switzerland →- Cologne → Lugano European Sleeper · 22:07 → 09:45 +1 · 11 h 38 · Mon · Thu · Sat
- Cologne → Zurich European Sleeper · 22:07 → 06:42 +1 · 8 h 35 · Mon · Thu · Sat
- Cologne → Zurich ÖBB Nightjet NJ403 · 23:53 → 08:05 +1 · 8 h 12 · daily
From Cologne to Belgium
All night trains in Belgium →- Cologne → Brussels ÖBB Nightjet NJ448 · 07:04 → 09:59 · 2 h 55 · Tue · Thu · Sun
- Cologne → Brussels European Sleeper · 07:59 → 11:10 · 3 h 11 · Wed · Fri · Sun
From Cologne to Italy
All night trains in Italy →- Cologne → Como European Sleeper · 22:07 → 10:41 +1 · 12 h 34 · Mon · Thu · Sat
- Cologne → Milan European Sleeper · 22:07 → 11:30 +1 · 13 h 23 · Mon · Thu · Sat
From Cologne to Netherlands
All night trains in Netherlands →- Cologne → Amsterdam ÖBB Nightjet NJ402 · 05:47 → 08:59 · 3 h 12 · daily
Night trains to Cologne
- Lugano → Cologne European Sleeper · 19:26 → 07:59 +1 · 12 h 33
- Milan → Cologne European Sleeper · 17:30 → 07:59 +1 · 14 h 29
- Vienna → Cologne ÖBB Nightjet NJ448 · 18:13 → 06:59 +1 · 12 h 46
- Zurich → Cologne ÖBB Nightjet NJ402 · 21:59 → 05:44 +1 · 7 h 45
- Zurich → Cologne European Sleeper · 22:35 → 07:59 +1 · 9 h 24
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