Salzburg Hbf to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg Hbf and Cologne takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg Hbf 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 5m
Duration: 728 km
Distance: €163
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

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

6h 19m

€118–639

Salzburg Hbf to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg Hbf and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg Hbf is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
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