The average train between Cologne and Schärding takes 12h and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Schärding. 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 once daily between Cologne and Schärding. The earliest departure is at 7:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Schärding at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schärding. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Schärding station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Cologne to Schärding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Schärding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Schärding train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nightjet and ÖBB.
The distance between Cologne and Schärding is 541.2 km. The road distance is 633 km.
Nightjet operates a vehicle from Koeln Hbf to Passau Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 8h 13m.