The average train between Cologne and Vorarlberg takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Vorarlberg. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Vorarlberg. 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 Vorarlberg at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Vorarlberg? 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 Vorarlberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Cologne to Vorarlberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Vorarlberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Vorarlberg is 463 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dornbirn via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 6h.