What is the cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Cologne?

The distance between Innsbruck and Cologne is 740 km. The road distance is 662.7 km.

How do I travel from Innsbruck to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 57m and costs €120 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Innsbruck to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Innsbruck to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Cologne bus from?

Innsbruck to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Cologne train from?

Innsbruck to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Innsbruck to Cologne?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 6h 57m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Cologne bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Cologne train arrive?

Innsbruck to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kufstein station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Cologne is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Innsbruck to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Innsbruck to Cologne?

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Innsbruck to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Innsbruck to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 57m
€125–271
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
9h
€40–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
9h 59m
€56–92
Drive 662.7 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Colognecar 662.7 km
6h 23m
€112–161
Fly from Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane INN - CGN
5h 45m
€249–520
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 35m
€106–318

Innsbruck to Cologne by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.4 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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