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The average train between Cologne and Melk takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. 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.

10h 17m
Duration
942 km
Distance
€211
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten Noetrain train 951 / ...
8h 56m
€161–340

Cologne to Melk train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Melk. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Melk at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB11h 51m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB12h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB14h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB10h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB9h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB10h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB9h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB9h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB9h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB9h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB8h 54m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 942.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Melk, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Melk via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 8h 56m.

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