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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 1 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Innsbruck will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Of the 6 buses that leave Cologne for Innsbruck every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 520 km distance in an average of 12 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus13:3511h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£451One-way1 change- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:0014h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£461One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:2011h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)22:45Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£461One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:3512h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£501One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus19:3513h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£511One-way1 change
- FlixBus2:0011h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)13:05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£521One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:2011h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)22:45Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£461One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:3511h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)1:10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£451One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:3512h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£501One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus19:3513h15Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cologne to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £210.
Distance: 520 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £514 Average Price |
9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Innsbruck bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Innsbruck coaches for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 13h15 | 8:50 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 12h45 | 12:20 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 change | |
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| FlixBus | 2:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h05 | 13:05 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h25 | 22:45 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h35 | 1:10 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 14h20 | 7:20 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Innsbruck
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Buses from Cologne to Innsbruck run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 520 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 520 km |
Average bus duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to InnsbruckYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Innsbruck with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Innsbruck coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Innsbruck by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Innsbruck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Innsbruck
Most Cologne to Innsbruck buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Innsbruck bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do buses to Innsbruck leave from?
Getting to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) from Cologne city centre
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) bus station facilities and services
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße from Innsbruck city centre
Most popular bus connections from Cologne
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