Cologne to Salzburg Trains

Cologne to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Salzburg takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 11m
Duration: 719 km
Distance: €145
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...

6h 33m

€88–276

Cologne to Salzburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 8:26 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 11:45 PM
8h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:46 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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