The average train between Cologne and Oberammergau takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Oberammergau. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Oberammergau. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Oberammergau at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 2m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 27m • 2 changes


6h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oberammergau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Oberammergau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Cologne to Oberammergau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Oberammergau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Murnau station.
Book your Cologne to Oberammergau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Oberammergau is 476.2 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Oberammergau via München Hbf and Murnau in around 6h 44m.