The average train between Bad Ischl and Cologne takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Ischl 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 4 times a day between Bad Ischl and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Ischl is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Attnang-Puchheim and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bad Ischl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Ischl station and arriving at Cologne station via Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Bad Ischl to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Bad Ischl station.
Bad Ischl to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bad Ischl to Cologne train tickets online with ÖBB, WESTbahn Gmbh and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bad Ischl and Cologne is 601.5 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Bad Ischl to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Attnang-Puchheim, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 8h 49m.