The average train between Cologne and Bregenz takes 7h 6m 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Bregenz. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bregenz at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bregenz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bregenz. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bregenz is 432.1 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bregenz Hafen via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau-Reutin in around 5h 49m.