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Salzburg to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Cologne Central Station takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Cologne Central Station. 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 2m
Duration
729 km
Distance
€153
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
6h 37m
€118–657

Salzburg to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Salzburg and Cologne Central Station. 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 Central Station at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 729.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Central Station via München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 37m.

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