The average train between Cologne and Hallstatt takes 14h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Hallstatt. 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 once daily between Cologne and Hallstatt. 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 Hallstatt at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hallstatt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hallstatt station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
Cologne to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hallstatt station.
The distance between Cologne and Hallstatt is 613.5 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hallstatt via München Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim in around 10h 8m.