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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.

8h 54m
Duration
738 km
Distance
€156
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Cologne to Innsbruck train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 737.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Innsbruck, Austria?

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.

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