The cheapest and fastest trains from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
zł248
Average price
zł716
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around zł716 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł248.
It's difficult to get from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 726+
DB S6 · RJX19929 · RB544:56 AM7h27Innsbruck Hbf12:23 PMCologne Hbfzł2481One-way3 transfers
REX 5395 · ICE 522+
790864:52 PM7h39Innsbruck Hbf12:31 AMCologne Hbfzł3721One-way2 transfers
REX 5391 · ICE 618+
79046 · 790948:52 PM9h12Innsbruck Hbf6:04 AMCologne Hbfzł3721One-way3 transfers
REX 5393+
79096 · 79048+
ICE 10149:52 PM10h47Innsbruck Hbf8:39 AMCologne Hbfzł3891One-way4 transfers
ICE 610+
RJ 2886:42 AM7h23Innsbruck Hbf2:05 PMCologne Hbfzł4341One-way1 transfer
RJ 88 · ICE 2584 · ICE 10412:42 PM6h23Innsbruck Hbf7:05 PMCologne Hbfzł8801One-way2 transfers
RJ 86 · ICE 592 · ICE 1022:42 PM6h23Innsbruck Hbf9:05 PMCologne Hbfzł8801One-way2 transfers
RJ 286 · ICE 596 · ICE 10610:42 AM6h23Innsbruck Hbf5:05 PMCologne Hbfzł7341One-way2 transfers
ICE 1206 · ICE 2588 · ICE 1088:20 AM6h45Innsbruck Hbf3:05 PMCologne Hbfzł6421One-way2 transfers
ICE 1206 · ICE 2588 · ICE 1088:20 AM6h45Innsbruck Hbf3:05 PMCologne Hbfzł10561One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł147. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł147, and a flight costs an average of zł735.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł425 Average price | zł211 Average price Cheapest | zł2358 Average price | zł591 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is zł214 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average zł425.
A bus is zł2147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average zł2358.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around zł425 compared to roughly zł591 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł165. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 5393+ 79096 · 79048+ ICE 1014 | 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 10h47 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 5393+ 79096 · 79048+ ICE 614 | On time 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 12h13 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 5393+ 79096 · 79048+ ICE 888 | On time 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 12h14 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5+ ICE 1014 | 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 10h47 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5+ ICE 1014 | 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 12h14 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5+ ICE 614 | On time 9:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 12h13 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
RJX19929 · RB54+ ICE 726+ DB S6 | 4:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h27 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 5311+ 79060+ ICE 1010 · S19 | 5:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h19 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ ICE 1010+ DB S19+ REX 2 | 5:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h19 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ ICE 1010 · ICE 926+ REX 2 | 5:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h46 | 2:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 5311 · ICE 882 · ICE 926+ 79060 | 5:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h46 | 2:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54 · RE5+ ICE 2590 · ICE 200 | 5:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h13 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 288+ ICE 610 | On time 6:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h23 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 288 · ICE 610 | On time 6:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h23 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 288 · ICE 610 · IC 2545 | On time 6:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h24 | 3:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 288+ ICE 610+ IC 2545 | On time 6:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h24 | 3:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5351+ 79066+ ICE 722 · ICE 228 | On time 6:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h14 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ ICE 722+ DB S6+ REX 2 | 6:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h31 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ ICE 918 · ICE 228+ REX 2 | 6:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h14 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · ICE 2588 · ICE 108 | On time 8:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h45 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · ICE 2588 · ICE 108 | On time 8:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h45 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · ICE 518 · ICE 2012 | 8:38 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h28 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 6 · ICE 518 | On time 8:38 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h27 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · ICE 2012+ S 6 | Delayed 9:36 AM 8:38 AMInnsbruck Hbf | 8h28 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 518+ S 6 | Delayed 9:36 AM 8:38 AMInnsbruck Hbf | 7h27 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 216+ RE6 | 8:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h10 | 6:02 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 5353 · ICE 628 · S6+ 79070 | 8:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h31 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ ICE 628+ DB S6+ REX 2 | 8:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h31 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 286 · ICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 | On time 10:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h24 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 286 · ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 10:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h23 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 286 · ICE 516 | On time 10:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h23 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 5355 · ICE 624 · S6+ 79074 | 10:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h31 | 6:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 5355 · ICE 224+ 79074 | 10:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h51 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5355 · ICE 624 · ICE 26+ 79074 | 10:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h14 | 8:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 88 · ICE 514 | On time 12:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h23 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 88 · ICE 562 · IC 2349 | On time 12:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h23 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 88 · ICE 2584 · ICE 104 | On time 12:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h23 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5357 · ICE 620 · ICE 24 · 10446 | 12:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h20 | 10:12 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 5357 · ICE 620 · S6+ 79078 | 12:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h31 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 86 · ICE 512 · IC 2347 | On time 2:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h24 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 86 · ICE 512 | On time 2:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h23 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 86 · ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 2:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h23 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5359 · ICE 526+ 79082 | 2:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h24 | 10:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5359 · ICE 526 · ICE 22 · 10450 | 2:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h20 | 12:12 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 84 · ICE 510 | On time 4:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h28 | 12:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 5395 · ICE 522+ 79086 | 4:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h39 | 12:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 80 · ICE 618 | On time 8:42 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h22 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 5391 · ICE 618+ 79094 · 79046 | 8:52 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 9h12 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł252 but you can travel from only zł147 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 13:42. The fastest train covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price zł252 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 1:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Innsbruck Hbf and Cologne Hbf from zł147. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | ICE
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.
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FAQs: Trains from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Innsbruck Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Innsbruck Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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