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Trip Overview

The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Cologne takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 22m
Duration
675 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain train Rb6 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
5h 52m
€117–284

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 674.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 5h 52m.

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