The average train between Cologne and Oberstdorf takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Oberstdorf. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Oberstdorf. 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 Oberstdorf at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Cologne to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberstdorf station.
Book your Cologne to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Oberstdorf is 460.2 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Oberstdorf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m.