The average train between Berchtesgaden and Cologne takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Berchtesgaden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Berchtesgaden is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Freilassing and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Berchtesgaden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Freilassing station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Berchtesgaden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freilassing station.
Berchtesgaden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Berchtesgaden and Cologne is 572 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Berchtesgaden Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Freilassing and München Hbf in around 7h 50m.