Travelling from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen by train

Considering a train trip from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Cologne and Bressanone/Brixen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$100.88, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:01.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:02.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:55.

  • 17 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 23 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen

The swiftest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 44 minutes, crossing a total distance of 582 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Cologne and Bressanone/Brixen?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Bressanone/Brixen city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen by train?

The train route from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen covers 582 kilometres.

How much does the train from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen cost?

The lowest fare on this route is CA$100.88. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen?

You can book your tickets 6 months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Cologne to Bressanone/Brixen by train?

The fastest journey is 7 hours and 44 minutes.