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The average train between Cologne and Salzburg takes 7h 31m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Cologne to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Salzburg is 562 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Salzburg Hbf via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 28m.
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