1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£61
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Oberstdorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Oberstdorf will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from Cologne to Oberstdorf you need to make at least one change.
IC 2040 · ICE 515 · 3983
ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · 57422
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · 3699
ICE 105 · ICE 595 · 3983
ICE 515 · 3983
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · 3699
ICE 105 · ICE 595 · 3983
ICE 915 · 3981
ICE 515 · 3983
IC 2040 · ICE 515 · 3983Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Oberstdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 461 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Oberstdorf:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Oberstdorf costing on average £50.
A coach is £41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Oberstdorf costing on average £83.
Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Coach takes on average 6h 1m.
The journey is about 14m faster (5h 56m by train vs 6h 10m by car) and roughly £27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £77). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Oberstdorf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 827 · ICE 1699 · ICE 991 · 3691 | 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 7h04 | 10:25 Oberstdorf station | 3 changes | |
ICE 911 · 3693 | On time 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 5h55 | 11:20 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 511 · 3695 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 6h33 | 12:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 591 · 3695 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 6h28 | 12:21 Oberstdorf station | 3 changes | |
IC 2348 · ICE 563 · 3699 | On time 6:53 Cologne Hbf | 7h27 | 14:20 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · 3695 | Delayed 4:56 6:54Cologne Hbf | 5h27 | 12:21 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · 3699 | On time 8:56 Cologne Hbf | 5h24 | 14:20 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · 3981 | On time 9:32 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h49 | 15:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 515 · 3983 | On time 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 6h27 | 16:21 Oberstdorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225 · 3985 | On time 9:55 Cologne Hbf | 7h31 | 17:26 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · 57422 | On time 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 7h29 | 18:22 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 2543 · ICE 517 · 57422 | On time 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 7h29 | 18:22 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 · ICE 595 · 3983 | On time 10:56 Cologne Hbf | 5h25 | 16:21 Oberstdorf station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Cologne to Oberstdorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 461 km distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 461 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 23:22 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Oberstdorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oberstdorf trip today.
Local history museum covering Walser settlement, farming, skiing and village life. A strong introduction to Oberstdorf’s culture and traditions.
Gallery and cultural venue presenting changing exhibitions in a central historic building. It is a convenient stop for regional art and events.
Small specialist museum dedicated to mountain hunting and alpine nature. Worth visiting for its niche focus and local context.
Popular panoramic viewpoint reached by cable car and walking paths. Visitors come for broad alpine views and easy access to seasonal trails.
Scenic gorge walk with waterfalls, bridges and rock walls. It is one of the region’s classic outdoor sights and especially good in summer.
Traffic-calmed village centre with traditional houses, shops and mountain views. It is the best area for a relaxed first walk through Oberstdorf.
Cheese noodles layered with fried onions and mountain cheese. A hearty Allgäu staple popular in Oberstdorf huts and inns.
Potato noodles pan-fried with sauerkraut and bacon. This rustic Swabian-Allgäu dish is a classic mountain comfort food.
Thin pancake strips served in clear beef broth. A traditional southern German soup often eaten as a warming starter in Alpine areas.