Köln Hbf to Salzburg Trains

Köln Hbf to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Salzburg takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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.

6h 28m
Duration: 729 km
Distance: €164
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...

6h 22m

€132–654

Köln Hbf to Salzburg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:30 PM → 1:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 22, 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 Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 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 Tuesday, August 25, 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 Wednesday, August 26, 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 Thursday, August 27, 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 Friday, August 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 36m • 1 change

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