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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Scharnitz is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Scharnitz is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Scharnitz?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Scharnitz. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Scharnitz via München Hbf and Mittenwald. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Scharnitz?

The distance between Cologne and Scharnitz is 696 km. The road distance is 643.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Scharnitz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 12m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cologne to Scharnitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Scharnitz train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Scharnitz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Scharnitz is to train via Munich which takes 8h 12m and costs €110 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Scharnitz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Scharnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Scharnitz is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Cologne to Scharnitz.

Where can I stay near Scharnitz?

There are 2527+ hotels available in Scharnitz.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Scharnitz 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 Mittenwaldtrain Rb6 / ...
8h 12m
€114–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Scharnitzbus Ev
14h 19m
€52–96
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
8h 2m
€107–125
Drive 643.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Scharnitzcar 643.6 km
6h 12m
€105–151
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
11h 17m
€68–277
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 Scharnitzcar
6h 7m
€147–187
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 Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Mittenwaldtrain
6h 50m
€108–282
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 Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Mittenwaldtrain
7h 21m
€135–299
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Allerheiligenhoefe to Scharnitztrain
5h 56m
€106–342
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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 57m
€134–371
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 58m
€196–424
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
4. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
5. Take the train from Allerheiligenhoefe to Scharnitztrain
8h 42m
€167–486

Cologne to Scharnitz by train

27Weekly Trains

8h 12mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.7 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Scharnitz, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Scharnitz via München Hbf and Mittenwald in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Scharnitz via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 19m.

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