The average train between Bad Gastein and Cologne takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Gastein is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bad Gastein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Gastein station and arriving at Cologne station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Bad Gastein to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Bad Gastein station.
Bad Gastein to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bad Gastein to Cologne train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Railjet.
The distance between Bad Gastein and Cologne is 619.1 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from Bad Gastein to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 48m.