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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Augsburg central train station | Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Augsburg central train station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Augsburg central train station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Augsburg central train station | Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Augsburg central train station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Augsburg and Cologne?
Augsburg
- A
Augsburg central train station
Bahnhofstraße 29, 86150 Augsburg, Germany - B
P+R Platz Oberhausen Nord Bushaltestelle
Diedorfer Straße 12, 86154 Augsburg, Germany
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Augsburg to Cologne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Augsburg to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Augsburg to Cologne start from €17. The average price for this train route is around €84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Augsburg to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Augsburg to Cologne is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 41m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Augsburg to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, TGV inOui.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Augsburg to Cologne?
The earliest train from Augsburg to Cologne departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 20:22.
Which is the best train operator from Augsburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Augsburg to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Augsburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Augsburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Augsburg to Cologne was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Augsburg to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €21 to €228 for a train ticket from Augsburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €21, which is on 2026-01-26.