Cologne to Sterzing trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Sterzing takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sterzing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 21m
Duration: 794 km
Distance: €184
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx

8h 35m

€139–353

Cologne to Sterzing train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Sterzing. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Sterzing at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:45 PM → 9:56 AM
Arrives next day
14h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
8:45 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
10:45 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
12:45 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Sterzing? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Sterzing.

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Distance: 793.9 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sterzing, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 35m.

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