The average train between Cologne and Taranto takes 28h 32m and the fastest train takes 24h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Taranto. 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 Taranto. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Taranto at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 28h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Taranto station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
Cologne to Taranto train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Taranto train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Cologne to Taranto train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Taranto is 1,409.4 km. The road distance is 1,782 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Taranto via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 8m.