The average train between Cologne and Bressanone takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bressanone. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Bressanone. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bressanone at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bressanone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bressanone. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Bressanone Brixen station via München Hbf station, Kufstein station and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Cologne to Bressanone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bressanone train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bressanone Brixen station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bressanone is 581.7 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bressanone Brixen via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 27m.