The average train between Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 hourly between Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 486.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via München Hbf in around 5h 59m.