Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 27

Cheapest price on Sep 27

€56

Average ticket price on Sep 27

€176

Fastest journey on Sep 27

3 h 45 m

Average journey duration on Sep 27

3 h 45 m

Trains on Sep 27

33

Distance

402 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf will cost around €176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 27, we found 33 trains from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf, including 8 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 27 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .

On Sun, Sep 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    11:53 PM6h58
    Cologne Hbf
    6:51 AMAugsburg Hbf
    €561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    11:55 PM5h34
    Cologne Hbf
    5:29 AMAugsburg Hbf
    €1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511
    3:49 AM6h07
    Cologne Hbf
    9:56 AMAugsburg Hbf
    €1191One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511
    5:48 AM4h08
    Cologne Hbf
    9:56 AMAugsburg Hbf
    €1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 615
    6:53 PM5h02
    Cologne Hbf
    11:55 PMAugsburg Hbf
    €1241One-way
    1 transfer

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511
Delayed
1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf
6h07
7:57 AM 7:57 AMAugsburg Hbf		2 transfers
Sunday, September 27
Deutsche BahnICE 827 · 4553 · ICE 991
On time
3:21 AM Cologne Hbf
5h23
8:44 AM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 511
On time
5:48 AM Cologne Hbf
4h08
9:56 AM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 117+Hessische Landesbahn24507
On time
5:53 AM Cologne Hbf
5h47
11:40 AM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10953 · ICE 593+Hessische Landesbahn151536:22 AM Cologne Hbf
6h19
12:41 PM Augsburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 591
On time
6:56 AM Cologne Hbf
3h45
10:41 AM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 915
On time
7:53 AM Cologne Hbf
5h17
1:10 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 513
On time
7:54 AM Cologne Hbf
4h02
11:56 AM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 515
On time
8:53 AM Cologne Hbf
5h03
1:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 103 · ICE 593
On time
8:56 AM Cologne Hbf
3h45
12:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 915
On time
9:22 AM Cologne Hbf
3h48
1:10 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 515
On time
9:54 AM Cologne Hbf
4h02
1:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ICE 595
On time
10:56 AM Cologne Hbf
3h47
2:43 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 29 · ICE 919
On time
11:53 AM Cologne Hbf
5h18
5:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · ICE 519
On time
12:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h03
5:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17418 · ICE 919
On time
1:21 PM Cologne Hbf
3h50
5:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 519
On time
1:54 PM Cologne Hbf
4h02
5:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 229 · ICE 1011
On time
1:55 PM Cologne Hbf
5h16
7:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 611
On time
2:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h03
7:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17422 · ICE 1011
On time
3:21 PM Cologne Hbf
3h50
7:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 1013
On time
3:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h18
9:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 611
On time
3:54 PM Cologne Hbf
4h02
7:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 613
On time
4:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h03
9:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 201 · ICE 691
On time
4:56 PM Cologne Hbf
3h45
8:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10925 · ICE 1013
On time
5:22 PM Cologne Hbf
3h49
9:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 929 · ICE 1015
On time
5:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h18
11:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 613
On time
5:54 PM Cologne Hbf
4h02
9:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 615
On time
6:53 PM Cologne Hbf
5h02
11:55 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 203 · ICE 693
On time
6:56 PM Cologne Hbf
3h45
10:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17430 · ICE 1015
On time
7:21 PM Cologne Hbf
3h50
11:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 615
On time
7:54 PM Cologne Hbf
4h01
11:55 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
On time
11:53 PM Cologne Hbf
6h58
6:51 AM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 619
On time
11:55 PM Cologne Hbf
5h34
5:29 AM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 12:53. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 3h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
402 km
Average train duration
4h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
€18
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
3h 30m
First train
6:53 AM
Last train
12:53 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Augsburg Hbf from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Augsburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is €97; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is 3h 30m to travel the 402 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf leaves at 6:53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf leaves at 12:53 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Augsburg Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cologne Hbf and Augsburg Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Augsburg Hbf from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Augsburg Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Most Cologne Hbf to Augsburg Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Augsburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Augsburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Augsburg
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · €7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · €5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · €5 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

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