How to get from Cologne to Balerna by train?

Cologne to Balerna - Train Schedule

The R1 train from Cologne to Balerna runs from 06:44 to 22:40, with departures every 20 min-2 hr. The trip takes about 3 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cologne to Balerna by train

To get from Cologne to Balerna in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R1 train from Cologne station to Rovato station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE80 train from Milan Central station to Chiasso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The train schedule from Cologne may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Balerna on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to train station
Train - R1
Train - RE6
Train - RE80
Walk to Balerna
Leaves from Cologne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cologne
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - R1
    Wait for train
    R1
    Brescia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rovato
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Milan Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milan Central
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chiasso
    46 min
  • 8
    Walk to Balerna
    Walk to
    Balerna
    2.86 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cologne to Balerna

The distance between Cologne, Milan and Lombardy and Balerna, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 123.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cologne to Balerna by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Cologne to Balerna

To check the train schedule from Cologne to Balerna using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cologne) and destination (Balerna), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Balerna?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Train line R1, Train line RE6, Train line RE80.

  • Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balerna in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cologne to Balerna in Milan and Lombardy?

    The R1 train line goes from Cologne station near Cologne to Rovato station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rovato station near Balerna in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cologne to Balerna in Milan and Lombardy by train?

    The total travel time between Cologne and Balerna in Milan and Lombardy by train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cologne to get to Balerna in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the R1 train from the Cologne station near Cologne in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cologne and Balerna in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the train at the Rovato station, which is closest to Balerna in Milan and Lombardy.

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