The average train between Cologne and Salzgitter takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Salzgitter. 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 Salzgitter. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Salzgitter at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Salzgitter. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Salzgitter station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Cologne to Salzgitter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Salzgitter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Salzgitter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Salzgitter is 275.5 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €65–280 and the journey takes 3h 20m.