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Cologne to Salzburg trains

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The average train between Cologne and Salzburg takes 7h 34m 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 34m
Duration
719 km
Distance
€144
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Salzburg train times

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 11:55 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 16m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h • 1 change
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  • Distance: 719.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf in around 6h 27m.

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