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Cologne to Linz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Linz takes 9h 33m 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 33m
Duration
852 km
Distance
€194
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
7h 58m
€145–728

Cologne to Linz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Linz. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Linz at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 851.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Linz/Donau Hbf via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 58m.

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