How to travel from Cologne to Oberstdorf

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Oberstdorf: bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to go to Oberstdorf from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $26 (€24).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Oberstdorf:

Taking a train is usually $61 (€56) less than taking a flight to Oberstdorf, which costs on average $87 (€80) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Oberstdorf from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Oberstdorf by train can take on average 5 h 30 min.

The Cologne to Oberstdorf distance is around 285 miles (460 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Oberstdorf is:

• 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Oberstdorf as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Oberstdorf:

• Most travelers take a train from Köln Hbf to Oberstdorf Bahnhof.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Oberstdorf:

• You can travel between Cologne and Oberstdorf by flight with Eurowings. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $87 (€80) with Eurowings from Cologne to Oberstdorf.
• You can travel between Cologne and Oberstdorf by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€24) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Oberstdorf.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Oberstdorf with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct flights with Eurowings.
• You can travel directly by train with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Oberstdorf tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Before traveling from Cologne to Oberstdorf, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $87 (€80) one way.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $26 (€24) one way.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Oberstdorf tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.