The cheapest and fastest trains from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Innsbruck Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 521 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 49 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 Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 521 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £495 Average Price |
8h 58m Average total duration Fastest 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:10 Innsbruck Hbf | 6h49 | 10:59 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:42 Innsbruck Hbf | 6h23 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Distance 521 km |
Average train duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 14:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn from Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Innsbruck Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | ICE
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.
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
ÖBB
FAQs: Innsbruck Hbf to Cologne Hbf train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Innsbruck Hbf and Cologne Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Europa Stüberl
- Die Pizzerei
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sailer
- Grand Hotel Europa
- ibis Innsbruck
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- 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.
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