The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Lindau-Insel every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 426 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 426 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 01:21 Cologne Hbf | 7h34 | 08:55 Lindau-Insel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:52 Cologne Hbf | 6h11 | 11:03 Lindau-Insel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 6h10 | 19:03 Lindau-Insel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel
Distance 426 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 01:21 |
Last train 12:53 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Lindau-Insel from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Lindau-Insel train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Lindau-Insel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Saturday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00
- Italienisches Eiskaffee
- Ottimo
- Alte Post
- Café Schreier
- Hotel Reutemann
- Hotel Helvetia
- Lindauer Hof
- Zum Stift
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