The average train between Cologne and Grainau takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Grainau. 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 Grainau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Grainau at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Grainau? 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 Grainau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Grainau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Cologne to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Cologne and Grainau is 485.2 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 31m.