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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Cologne Central Station?

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 8h 56m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Innsbruck and Cologne Central Station is 748 km. The road distance is 663.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station is to train via Munich which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station is 664 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station?

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Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station 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 / ...
7h 18m
€125–647
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
9h 42m
€40–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNbus N228 / ...
11h 32m
€61–110
Drive 663.7 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Cologne Central Stationcar 663.7 km
6h 24m
€108–156
Fly from Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane INN - CGN
5h 44m
€241–404
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
9h 13m
€130–600
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 32m
€105–353

Innsbruck to Cologne Central Station by train and foot

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.7 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Central Station via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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