Cologne to Linz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Linz takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 3m
Duration: 843 km
Distance: €173
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx

8h 20m

€100–305

Cologne to Linz train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Linz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 843.2 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Linz Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 20m.

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