Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:33 View journey
Last train 22:03 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr View journey
Distance (km) 582
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey US$58.50 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 18m
Train operators 11

Travelling by train from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne

Ready to travel from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Bressanone/Brixen and Cologne

The cheapest train tickets from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne start at US$58.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Bressanone/Brixen and Cologne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 4 trains make this journey of 582 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Bressanone/Brixen is at 06:33 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:03.

During the weekend, 06:33 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:03 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne

Trains can complete this route in as little as 8 hours. The total distance travelled is 582 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne trains

Tickets for travel to Cologne along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cologne.

FAQs about the train journey from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne

Want to know more about your journey from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Bressanone/Brixen to Cologne covers 582 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.