The average train between Cologne and Innsbruck takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Innsbruck? 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 Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Innsbruck station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Cologne to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Innsbruck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Innsbruck is 520.7 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 7h 12m.