Cologne to Salzburg Trains

Cologne to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Salzburg takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration: 728 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...

6h 6m

€134–638

Cologne to Salzburg train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Salzburg. 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 Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:30 PM → 1:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 17m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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