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

The cheapest way to get from Imst to Cologne is to train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imst to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €150.

How far is it from Imst to Cologne?

The distance between Imst and Cologne is 803 km. The road distance is 623.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Imst to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Imst to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Imst to Cologne?

The best way to get from Imst to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 25m.

Can I drive from Imst to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Imst to Cologne is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Imst to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Cologne.

Imst to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Imst to Cologne 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 Imst-Pitztal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rj
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 15m
€136–367
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Köln Hbftrain Drf
11h 21m
€47–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Imst to Innsbruck Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNbus N228 / ...
13h 25m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Imst-Pitztal to Köln Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
8h 49m
€102–122
Drive 623.8 km
1. Drive from Imst to Colognecar 623.8 km
5h 55m
€102–148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Imst to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
6h 3m
€154–209
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 42m
€121–367
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 25m
€128–370
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
8h 4m
€104–289
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 27m
€154–390
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
8h 57m
€111–302

Imst to Cologne by bus and train

84Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 803.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Imst Terminal Post B to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof A, Imst-Pitztal, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Imst to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 13h 25m.

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