The average train between Cologne and Lindau takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lindau. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Lindau at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lindau station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Lindau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Lindau is 425.7 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 34m.