The average train between Cologne and Innsbruck takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Innsbruck. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Innsbruck. 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 Innsbruck at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Innsbruck? 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 Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station and Kufstein station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Cologne to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Innsbruck train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Innsbruck is 520.7 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 7h 8m.