The average train between Oberstdorf and Cologne takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Oberstdorf and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oberstdorf is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oberstdorf to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf station and arriving at Cologne station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Oberstdorf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberstdorf station.
Oberstdorf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Oberstdorf to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Oberstdorf and Cologne is 460.2 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Oberstdorf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 6h.