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The average train between Salzburg and Cologne takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Salzburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Cologne is 562 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 6h 44m.
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