How to travel from Innsbruck to Cologne

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Travel Information to Cologne from Innsbruck

distanceDistance322 miles (520 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$41 - $72
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $41 (€36) • 12 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $72 (€63) • 6 h 17 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or ÖBB | ICE

Take a bus or train to travel 322 miles (520 km) from Innsbruck to Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 17 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $41 (€36). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or ÖBB | ICE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Innsbruck to Cologne.

FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne 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 Innsbruck to Cologne.
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Travel from Innsbruck, Austria to Cologne, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Cologne from Innsbruck restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Innsbruck?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 5/25/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Innsbruck to Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Innsbruck, Austria from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Innsbruck from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Innsbruck from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Innsbruck, Austria?

You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 5/17/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Innsbruck from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel to Cologne from Innsbruck 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Cologne is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $41 (€36) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a bus is about $31 (€27) less than taking a train, which costs on average $72 (€63) for this route.

The quickest way to travel between Innsbruck and Cologne is by train, which takes on average 6 h 17 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 12 h 25 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 322 miles (520 km) from Innsbruck to Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Cologne is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

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

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

  • Most travelers take a bus from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße to Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).
  • Most travelers take a train from Innsbruck Hbf to Köln Hbf.

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

  • You can travel by bus to Cologne from Innsbruck with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Innsbruck to Cologne tickets for $41 (€36) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Innsbruck to Cologne with ÖBB | ICE, and you can find ÖBB | ICE Innsbruck to Cologne tickets for $72 (€63) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Cologne with the following travel companies:

  • You can find around 1 direct bus per day and travel with.
  • You can find around 1 direct train per day and travel with Deutsche Bahn.

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

Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

When planning your trip from Innsbruck to Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $41 (€36) one way.
  • Train tickets are costing $72 (€63) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Innsbruck to Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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