The average train between Köln Hbf and Innsbruck takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck. 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 5 times a day between Köln Hbf and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck? 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 Köln Hbf to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station and Kufstein station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Köln Hbf to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Köln Hbf to Innsbruck train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Innsbruck is 521.1 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a vehicle from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 7h 6m.