How to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Mayrhofen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Mayrhofen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr571 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr571, while a flight costs an average of kr5096.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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kr571

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kr5096

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kr1906

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kr1498

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 23m

Average total duration

10h 53m

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30m

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3h 40m

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1h 40m

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7h 31m

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7h 1m

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7h 39m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen is a bus with an average price of kr571.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mayrhofen:

A bus is kr1334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mayrhofen costing on average kr1906.

A bus is kr4524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Mayrhofen costing on average kr5096.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Mayrhofen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 31m.

Bus takes on average 11h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Mayrhofen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Mayrhofen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around kr571 compared to roughly kr1498 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr927. The journey takes 10h 53m versus 7h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Cologne to Mayrhofen

How to get from Cologne to Mayrhofen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h40
    Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
    8:50 AMJenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof)
    kr4371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h40
    Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
    8:50 AMJenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof)
    kr4371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1985
    7:35 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:40 PMMunich Airport
    kr13521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2013 · ICE 517 · RJ 287 · R 169
    10:53 AM9h06
    Cologne Hbf
    7:59 PMMayrhofen im Zillertal
    kr6451One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 2013 · ICE 517+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 169+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 287
    10:53 AM9h06
    Cologne Hbf
    7:59 PMMayrhofen im Zillertal
    kr6511One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 915+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1289+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 157
    9:31 AM7h28
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    4:59 PMMayrhofen im Zillertal
    kr7521One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM13h15
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    8:50 AMJenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof)
    kr6211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM18h35
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    6:05 PMJenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof)
    kr8401One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1983
    6:25 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:30 PMMunich Airport
    kr13521One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1977
    1:05 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 PMMunich Airport
    kr20061One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1973
    8:30 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:35 AMMunich Airport
    kr23791One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen

Travel to Mayrhofen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Mayrhofen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Mayrhofen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen is a bus with an average price of kr571.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Mayrhofen:

A bus is kr1334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Mayrhofen costing on average kr1906.

A bus is kr4524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Mayrhofen costing on average kr5096.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Mayrhofen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 31m.

Bus takes on average 11h 23m.

The distance from Cologne to Mayrhofen is approximately 342 miles (551 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Mayrhofen is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Mayrhofen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Mayrhofen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Mayrhofen im Zillertal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Jenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Mayrhofen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wupsi, RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Wermelsk. to go to Mayrhofen by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mayrhofen by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Mayrhofen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Mayrhofen:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Mayrhofen often also extend their vacation to go to Innsbruck, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mayrhofen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mayrhofen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mayrhofen, visitors can enjoy skiing at Penken and Ahorn with diverse slopes and stunning views. Hiking in the Zillertal Alps offers trails through picturesque landscapes. Paragliding provides an exhilarating aerial perspective of the valley. The Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen leisure complex is perfect for relaxation, while the Ahorn Plateau hosts bird of prey shows. Key sights include the Penkenbahn and Ahornbahn cable cars for panoramic views, the Zillertal Alps Nature Park for nature exploration, the historic Mayrhofen Parish Church, and the scenic rides of the Zillertalbahn steam train.
Three to five days are ideal to explore Mayrhofen, allowing time for hiking, skiing, and enjoying local attractions.

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