Train Oberstdorf to Cologne from €142 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Oberstdorf and Cologne takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Oberstdorf 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.

5h 55m
Duration: 563 km
Distance: €142
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 17m

€70–256

Oberstdorf to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Oberstdorf and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oberstdorf is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:34 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 10:05 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 1:06 AM
Arrives next day
6h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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