The average train between Cologne and Melk takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Melk. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Melk. 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 Melk at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Melk? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Melk. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Amstetten NÖ station via München Hbf station and Salzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Cologne to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Melk train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Amstetten NÖ station.
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The distance between Cologne and Melk is 674.9 km. The road distance is 792 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Melk via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Amstetten Noe in around 9h 19m.