Salzburg to Cologne trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Cologne takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. 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.

7h 14m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: €150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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

Salzburg to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Salzburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 9m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:29 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:29 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:29 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:29 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Cologne.

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 6h 50m.

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