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The average train between Berchtesgaden and Cologne takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Berchtesgaden 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.

8h 29m
Duration
749 km
Distance
€145
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Berchtesgaden to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Berchtesgaden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berchtesgaden is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Freilassing and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 748.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Berchtesgaden, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Berchtesgaden Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Freilassing and München Hbf in around 7h 51m.

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