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Innsbruck to Cologne trains

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The average train between Innsbruck and Cologne takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Innsbruck 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.

7h 48m
Duration
740 km
Distance
€172
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain train Rj / ...
  2. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rb
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
6h 57m
€125–282

Innsbruck to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Innsbruck and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 58m • 2 changes

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 9m • 2 changes

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 9m • 2 changes

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 9m • 2 changes

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 58m • 2 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 740.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 6h 57m.

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