Cologne to Saalfelden by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Saalfelden

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Saalfelden, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:28 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 6hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 578
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey AU$188.34 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 50m
Train operators 30

Explore Cologne to Saalfelden by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cologne to Saalfelden aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Cologne to Saalfelden

Getting from Cologne to Saalfelden by rail typically costs AU$188.34, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Cologne to Saalfelden daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Saalfelden on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 9 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 02:06: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:57: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:59: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 32 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Cologne to Saalfelden

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 54 minutes. The total distance travelled is 578 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Cologne and Saalfelden

Tickets for travel between Cologne and Saalfelden can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Cologne to Saalfelden by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Saalfelden.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Saalfelden

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Saalfelden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Cologne to Saalfelden covers 578 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.