What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to night train which takes 3h 57m and costs €95 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kufstein?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Kufstein. This train operates Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kufstein?

The distance between Cologne and Kufstein is 666 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Kufstein without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kufstein without a car is to train via Munich which takes 5h 53m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Kufstein?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cologne to Kufstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kufstein train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Kufstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kufstein is to train via Munich which takes 5h 53m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Kufstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Kufstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kufstein is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cologne to Kufstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Kufstein?

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Where can I stay near Kufstein?

There are 3367+ hotels available in Kufstein.

Cologne to Kufstein - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Kufstein by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
5h 53m
€51–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Munich Fröttmaningbus N280
2. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Rosenheim stationbus 1923
11h 28m
€43–91
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kufsteinnighttrain
3h 57m
€95–370
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kufsteincar 653.3 km
5h 49m
€106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Rosenheimtrain 90N
9h
€136–204
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kufsteintrain Drf
9h 8m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Kufsteincar
5h 43m
€143–180
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4h
€94–299
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4h 31m
€109–317
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4h 37m
€120–278
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
6h 7m
€103–337
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
6h 35m
€147–318

Cologne to Kufstein by train

155Weekly Trains

5h 53mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kufstein via München Hbf in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kufstein via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Munich Fröttmaning, Rosenheim station, and Rosenheim in around 11h 28m.

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