The average train between Salzgitter and Cologne takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzgitter 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 5 times a day between Salzgitter and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzgitter is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzgitter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salzgitter station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Salzgitter to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzgitter to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Salzgitter to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Salzgitter and Cologne is 275.5 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–280 and the journey takes 3h 20m.