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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Innsbruck takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. 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.

8h 53m
Duration
738 km
Distance
€149
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Cologne to Innsbruck train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB6h 48m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 737.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Innsbruck, Austria?

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 6h 50m.

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