4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Innsbruck
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€47
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€126
Fastest journey on Sep 12
6 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
6 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 12
50
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Innsbruck will cost around €126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Innsbruck without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 60403 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+
7905911:53 PM10h14Cologne Hbf10:07 AMInnsbruck€471One-way3 transfers- IC 60403 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+7905911:53 PM10h17Cologne Hbf10:10 AMInnsbruck Hbf€471One-way3 transfers
ICE 29 · ICE 120511:53 AM9h25Cologne Hbf9:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€541One-way1 transfer- ICE 517+
RJ 28711:54 AM7h35Cologne Hbf7:29 PMInnsbruck Hbf€541One-way1 transfer - ICE 619+RJ 128111:55 PM9h23Cologne Hbf9:18 AMInnsbruck Hbf€541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 103 · ICE 593 · RJ 878:56 AM6h22Cologne Hbf3:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€1921One-way2 transfers
- ICE 105 · ICE 595 · RJ 8910:56 AM6h22Cologne Hbf5:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€1921One-way2 transfers
- ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 856:56 AM6h22Cologne Hbf1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€1921One-way2 transfers
- ICE 103 · ICE 593+RJ 878:56 AM6h22Cologne Hbf3:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€1061One-way2 transfers
- ICE 105 · ICE 595+RJ 8910:54 AM6h24Cologne Hbf5:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf€871One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €368.
Distance: 520 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€71 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €368 Average price | €124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Innsbruck:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Innsbruck costing on average €71.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Innsbruck costing on average €368.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Flight takes on average 11h 12m.
Live departures
Cologne to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Innsbruck trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · RJ 287 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517+RJ 287 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · ICE 517 · RJ 287 · S 4 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h44 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595+RJ 89 | Delayed 9:02 AM 10:56 AMCologne Hbf | 6h22 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 · CJX 6125 | Delayed 9:02 AM 10:56 AMCologne Hbf | 6h36 | 5:32 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | Delayed 9:02 AM 10:56 AMCologne Hbf | 6h22 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 225+79077+CJX 6124 | Delayed 9:25 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h13 | 6:31 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 225+79077+CJX 6124 | Delayed 9:25 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h15 | 6:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225+ RB54 · CJX 1 | Delayed 9:25 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h15 | 6:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919+ EC 213+RB54 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h15 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · EC 213+79085 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h15 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · EC 213+79085 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h13 | 9:06 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 1205 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h36 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 · RJ 287 · S 4 | Delayed 10:01 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h43 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517+RJ 287 | Delayed 10:01 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h35 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 · RJ 287 | Delayed 10:01 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 7h35 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 IC 2044+ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 519 · ICE 1205 · S 4 | 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h44 | 9:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597+RB54 · RJX 187 | Delayed 11:02 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h17 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597+79083+RJX 187 | Delayed 11:02 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h17 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597+79083+RJX 19918 | Delayed 11:02 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h27 | 8:21 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597+79083+CJX 6128 | Delayed 11:02 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h37 | 8:31 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| RE7+ICE 919+EC 213+RB54 | 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h47 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 919 · EC 213+79085+REX 5358 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 7h38 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 919+EC 213+RB54+ REX 2 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 7h38 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 919 · EC 213+79085+REX 5358 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 7h36 | 9:06 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011+RJ 289 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 8h36 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · RJ 289 · CJX 6132 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 8h38 | 10:31 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · RJ 289 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 8h36 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 12:10 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h35 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 12:10 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h35 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 · ICE 1205 · S 4 | Delayed 12:10 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h43 | 9:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 6h35 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 · ICE 1205 · S 4 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 6h43 | 9:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 6h35 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RE7+ICE 1011+RJ 289 | On time 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h08 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1011 · RJ 289 | Delayed 1:32 PM 3:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 6h59 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011+RJ 289 | Delayed 1:32 PM 3:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 6h59 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 · RJ 289 · CJX 6132 | Delayed 1:32 PM 3:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 7h01 | 10:31 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| RE5+ICE 723+RB54 · RJX19988 | 3:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h40 | 11:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 723+RB54 · RJX19988 | 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h26 | 11:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 723+79091+RJX 19988 | 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h26 | 11:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 723+79091+S 4 | 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h08 | 11:53 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 723+79091+RJX 19988 · REX 5347 | 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h36 | 11:21 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013+RE5 · RB54 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h02 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 727+79047 · 79095 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h59 | 1:52 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 727+79047 · 79095 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h02 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 611+RE5 · RB54 · RJX19972 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h10 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 611+ NJ 295 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h32 | 1:26 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 611+79045 · 79093+S 4 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h58 | 12:52 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 611+79045 · 79093+RJX 19972 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h28 | 12:22 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 611+79045 · 79093+RJX 19972 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h10 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691+RE5 · RB54 | Delayed 2:56 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h10 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691+79045 · 79093 | Delayed 2:56 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h28 | 12:22 AM Innsbruck | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691+79045 · 79093 | Delayed 2:56 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h10 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691+79045 · 79093 | Delayed 2:56 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 7h58 | 12:52 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| RE5+ICE 727+RE5 · RB54 | 5:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h24 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 727+RE5 · RB54+ S 4 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h10 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 727+79047 · 79095+S 4 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h07 | 1:52 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 727+79047 · 79095+S 4 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h10 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015+RE5+NJ 13486 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h34 | 4:27 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015+RE5 · RB54 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h02 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015+79049 · 79097 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h59 | 2:52 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015+79049 · 79097 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h02 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 613+NJ 237 · NJ 13486 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h33 | 4:27 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 613+NJ 237+RB54+S 4 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h01 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RE7+ICE 1015+RE5+NJ 13486 | 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h06 | 4:27 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RE7+ICE 1015+RE5 · RB54 | 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h34 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1015+RE5+NJ 13486 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h57 | 4:27 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1015+RE5 · RB54+S 4 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h25 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1015+79049 · 79097+S 4 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h25 | 2:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1015+79049 · 79097+S 4 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h22 | 2:52 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| NJ 469 · NJ 40491 | 9:51 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h58 | 8:49 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| NJ 469+RB54+IC 19936 | 9:51 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h20 | 8:11 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RE5+NJ 469+RB54+IC 19936 | 10:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h39 | 8:11 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RE5+NJ 469 · NJ 40491 | 10:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h17 | 8:49 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| ICE 521+RJ 1183 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h50 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 521 · RJ 1183 · CJX 6113 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h04 | 11:32 AM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 521 · RJ 1183 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h50 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511+RJ 85 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h30 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511 · RJ 85 · CJX 6117 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h44 | 1:32 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 511 · RJ 85 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h30 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 · CJX 6121 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h39 | 3:32 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2348 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591+RJ 85 | Delayed 4:56 AM 6:54 AMCologne Hbf | 6h24 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h22 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 · CJX 6117 | On time 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h36 | 1:32 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · RJ 87 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h24 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 513 · RJ 87 · CJX 6121 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h38 | 3:32 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040+ICE 515+RJ 89 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2040 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 · CJX 6125 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h39 | 5:32 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h22 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 · CJX 6121 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h36 | 3:32 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 593+RJ 87 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h22 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RE9+ICE 915+RJ 1289 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h11 | 4:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 915+RJ 1289 | Delayed 7:32 AM 9:31 AMCologne Messe/Deutz | 7h02 | 4:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · RJ 1289 | On time 9:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h01 | 4:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | On time 9:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h59 | 4:31 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · RJ 89 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h24 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515+RJ 89 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h24 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 · RJ 89 · CJX 6125 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h38 | 5:32 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Innsbruck
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Trains from Cologne to Innsbruck run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 520 km distance in 6h 24m.
Distance 520 km |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Cologne to Innsbruck trainsÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Cologne and Innsbruck from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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 | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Innsbruck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Innsbruck
Most Cologne to Innsbruck trains use the Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Cologne and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do trains to Innsbruck leave from?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Which Innsbruck station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
Getting to Innsbruck Hbf from Innsbruck city centre
Innsbruck Hbf train station facilities and services
Innsbruck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Europa Stüberl, Die Pizzerei
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, Grand Hotel Europa, ibis Innsbruck.
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) train station facilities and services
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
Getting to Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle) from Innsbruck city centre
Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle) train station facilities and services
Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle). ATMs are available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle): Wheelchair accessible.
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