The average train between Cologne and Mantua takes 19h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Mantua. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Mantua. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Mantua at 2:17 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 19h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mantua. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Mantua station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
Cologne to Mantua train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Mantua train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Book your Cologne to Mantua train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Cologne and Mantua is 702.5 km. The road distance is 1,044 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mantova via München Hbf and Verona Porta Nuova in around 12h 44m.