The average train between Cologne and Berchtesgaden takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Berchtesgaden. 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 Cologne and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Freilassing station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Cologne to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Freilassing station.
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The distance between Cologne and Berchtesgaden is 572 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Berchtesgaden Hbf via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Freilassing in around 7h 57m.
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