The average train between Cologne and Linz takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. 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.
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 10:34 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Linz. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Cologne to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Linz is 603.4 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Linz/Donau Hbf via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 8h 15m.
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