The average train between Cologne and Starnberg takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Starnberg. 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 hourly between Cologne and Starnberg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Starnberg at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Starnberg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Starnberg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Cologne to Starnberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Starnberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Starnberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Starnberg is 454.9 km. The road distance is 600 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–310 and the journey takes 4h 27m.