What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl is to train and bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 11h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €160 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bad Ischl via Muenchen Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

The distance between Cologne and Bad Ischl is 776 km. The road distance is 735.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Bad Ischl without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 7h 56m and costs €75 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bad Ischl train from?

Cologne to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl is to bus which takes 13h 58m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €390 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Bad Ischl train arrive?

Cologne to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bad Ischl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bad Ischl is 736 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cologne to Bad Ischl.

Where can I stay near Bad Ischl?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Bad Ischl.

Cologne to Bad Ischl - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Bad Ischl by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
7h 56m
€78–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg SouthN884
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
13h 58m
€67–115
Drive 735.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bad Ischl735.7 km
6h 47m
€121–174
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof
6h 6m
€92–308
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim969 / ...
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad IschlRe
9h 1m
€81–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Salzburg HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
11h 13m
€70–99
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl
6h 26m
€138–183
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof
5h 54m
€160–376
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Attnang-Puchheim
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
7h 19m
€111–328
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Attnang-Puchheim
4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
7h 56m
€121–377

Cologne to Bad Ischl by train and bus

162Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.9 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bad Ischl, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Mirabellplatz A, and Salzburg Mirabellplatz G in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bad Ischl via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 9h 1m.

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