The average train between Cologne and Bregenz takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bregenz. 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 Bregenz. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bregenz at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bregenz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bregenz station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Cologne to Bregenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bregenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Bregenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ÖBB.
The distance between Cologne and Bregenz is 432.1 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bregenz Hafen via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 5h 40m.