Cologne to Innsbruck trains

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The average train between Cologne and Innsbruck takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Innsbruck. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 34m
Duration: 738 km
Distance: €175
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...

6h 59m

€137–333

Cologne to Innsbruck train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, April 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes

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