4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$66
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$206
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 20
54
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf will cost around $206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 229 · ICE 1011+
RJ 2891:53 PM8h21Cologne Hbf10:14 PMInnsbruck Hbf$661One-way2 transfers
DB S6+ICE 723+RE5 · RB543:37 PM7h27Cologne Hbf11:04 PMInnsbruck Hbf$661One-way4 transfers- ICE 619+RJ 128112:04 AM9h14Cologne Hbf9:18 AMInnsbruck Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2517 · ICE 597+RB54 · RJX 18712:54 PM7h08Cologne Hbf8:02 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1061One-way3 transfers
- ICE 201 · ICE 691+RE5 · RB544:56 PM7h08Cologne Hbf12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$1061One-way4 transfers
ICE 2511 · ICE 591 · RJ 856:55 AM6h23Cologne Hbf1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf$2841One-way2 transfers- ICE 2511 · ICE 591+RJ 856:55 AM6h23Cologne Hbf1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1161One-way2 transfers
- ICE 2515 · ICE 595 · RJ 8910:54 AM6h24Cologne Hbf5:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf$2841One-way2 transfers
- ICE 2519 · ICE 599 · ICE 12052:54 PM6h24Cologne Hbf9:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1711One-way2 transfers
- ICE 2519 · ICE 599 · ICE 12052:54 PM6h24Cologne Hbf9:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf$2821One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $453.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf costing on average $154.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Innsbruck Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (6h 57m by train vs 7h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet, Alibus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · ICE 525 · RJ 85 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 9h29 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 921 · ICE 525+RJ 85 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 9h29 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513+ IC 2348+RJ 87 | Delayed 7:33 AM 6:53 AMCologne Hbf | 8h25 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 | Delayed 5:54 AM 7:53 AMCologne Hbf | 8h21 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915+RJ 1289 | Delayed 5:54 AM 7:53 AMCologne Hbf | 8h21 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · RJ 87 | Delayed 5:55 AM 7:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h24 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 513+RJ 87 | Delayed 5:55 AM 7:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h24 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 529 · RJ 87 | On time 8:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h41 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529+DB S6+RJ 87 | Delayed 6:47 AM 8:37 AMCologne Hbf | 6h41 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 515 · RJ 89 | Delayed 7:00 AM 8:53 AMCologne Hbf | 8h25 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515+RJ 89+IC 2040 | Delayed 9:33 AM 8:53 AMCologne Hbf | 8h25 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2513 · ICE 593 · RJX 19976+ 79071 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h08 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 2513 · ICE 593+RJX19976 · RB54 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h08 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h52 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 915+RE9+RJ 1289 | Delayed 7:32 AM 9:22 AMCologne Hbf | 6h52 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · RJ 89 | Delayed 8:08 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h24 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515+RJ 89 | Delayed 8:08 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h24 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · RJ 287 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517+RJ 287 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2515 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h24 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205+IC 2044 | Delayed 1:33 PM 12:53 PMCologne Hbf | 8h25 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2517 · ICE 597 · RJX 187+79083 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h08 | 8:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 2517 · ICE 597+RJX 187 · RB54 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h08 | 8:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011+RJ 289 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 8h21 | 10:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h24 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h24 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · RJ 289 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h19 | 10:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2519 · ICE 599 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h24 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2519 · ICE 599 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h24 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 619+RJ 1281 | 12:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h14 | 9:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511 · RJ 85 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h30 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511+RJ 85 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h30 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 513 · RJ 87 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2511 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 6:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h23 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2511 · ICE 591+RJ 85 | On time 6:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h23 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Germany
Austria
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average train duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Innsbruck Hbf from $16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Innsbruck Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Innsbruck Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Innsbruck Hbf from Innsbruck city centre
Innsbruck Hbf train station facilities and services
Innsbruck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Europa Stüberl, Die Pizzerei
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, Grand Hotel Europa, ibis Innsbruck.
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