The average train between Padova and Cologne takes 17h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Padova to Cologne. 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 3 times a day between Padova and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Padova is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Padova to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Padova station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
Padova to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Padova station.
Padova to Cologne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Padova to Cologne train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Padova and Cologne is 714.8 km. The road distance is 1,083 km.
You can take a train from Padova to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 48m.