The average train between Cologne and Mantua takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 10m. 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 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Mantua at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 47m • 5 changes
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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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
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), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Mantua is 702.5 km. The road distance is 1,004 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mantova via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 13h 17m.