The average train between Lienz and Cologne takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lienz 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lienz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Lienz is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Spittal-Millstaetter See and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lienz station and arriving at Cologne station via Spittal-Millstaetter See. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Lienz to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Lienz In Osttirol station.
Lienz to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lienz to Cologne train tickets online with ÖBB, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lienz and Cologne is 623.5 km. The road distance is 941 km.
You can take a train from Lienz In Osttirol to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Spittal-Millstaetter See, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 10h 19m.