Linz to Cologne Trains

Linz to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Cologne takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz to Cologne. 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 21m
Duration: 724 km
Distance: €144
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

7h 17m

€119–265

Linz to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Linz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:34 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 12:11 AM
Arrives next day
7h 37m • 1 change
8:34 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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