The average train between Cologne and Salzburg Hbf takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Salzburg Hbf. 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 hourly between Cologne and Salzburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Salzburg Hbf at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Salzburg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Cologne to Salzburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Salzburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Salzburg Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Cologne and Salzburg Hbf is 561 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf in around 6h 6m.