The average train between Innsbruck and Cologne takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Innsbruck to Cologne. 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 Innsbruck and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Cologne station via Kufstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Innsbruck to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Innsbruck to Cologne train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Innsbruck and Cologne is 520.7 km. The road distance is 746 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 7h.