The average train between Cologne and Bad Ischl takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bad Ischl. 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 Cologne and Bad Ischl. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bad Ischl at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bad Ischl station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Cologne to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Ischl station.
Book your Cologne to Bad Ischl train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Bad Ischl is 601.5 km. The road distance is 833 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bad Ischl via München Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim in around 9h 17m.