Salzburg to Cologne by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Salzburg to Cologne
Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Cologne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Salzburg to Cologne by train
Want to know how to get from Salzburg to Cologne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Salzburg to Cologne take around 6 hours and 4 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 561 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around 00:51. The last departure is usually at around 23:08 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Salzburg at around 00:51, with the last train leaving at around 23:08. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 57 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$31.39.
We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cologne.
Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Cologne?
The journey between Salzburg and Cologne usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Salzburg to Cologne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Salzburg to Cologne?
The Salzburg to Cologne train travel takes about 6 hours and 4 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Salzburg to Cologne train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving Salzburg at around 00:51 and the last train leaving at around 23:08 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Salzburg at around 00:51, with the final departure at 23:08.
Other train journeys from Salzburg
- From Salzburg to Innsbruck From AU$25.55
- From Salzburg to Mannheim From AU$51.10
- From Salzburg to London From AU$142.35
- From Salzburg to Munich From AU$12.41
- From Salzburg to Vienna From AU$34.31
- From Salzburg to Brussels From AU$59.86
- From Salzburg to Zurich From AU$51.10
- From Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main From AU$12.41
- From Salzburg to Budapest From AU$52.56
- From Salzburg to Hegyeshalom From AU$58.19
- From Salzburg to Bruck an der Leitha From AU$34.31
- From Salzburg to Kufstein From AU$17.52
- From Salzburg to Rosenheim From AU$12.41
- From Salzburg to Ulm From AU$41.61
- From Salzburg to Bad Gastein From AU$127.75
Other train journeys to Cologne
- From London to Cologne From AU$94.17
- From Amsterdam to Cologne From AU$34.31
- From Brussels to Cologne From AU$51.83
- From Düsseldorf to Cologne From AU$12.41
- From Nuremberg to Cologne From AU$12.41
- From Copenhagen to Cologne From AU$87.60
- From Vienna to Cologne From AU$64.97
- From Paris to Cologne From AU$44.53
- From Berlin to Cologne From AU$12.41
- From Munich to Cologne From AU$12.41
- From Hamburg to Cologne From AU$39.42
- From Mainz to Cologne From AU$75.19
- From Basel to Cologne From AU$64.97
- From Zurich to Cologne From AU$59.86
- From Frankfurt am Main to Cologne From AU$12.41
Other train journeys from Cologne
- From Cologne to Warsaw From AU$67.89
- From Cologne to Copenhagen From AU$85.41
- From Cologne to Vienna From AU$59.86
- From Cologne to Paris From AU$54.02
- From Cologne to Berlin From AU$12.41
- From Cologne to Munich From AU$12.41
- From Cologne to Hamburg From AU$26.28
- From Cologne to Mainz From AU$12.41
- From Cologne to Basel From AU$51.83
- From Cologne to Zurich From AU$59.86
- From Cologne to Budapest From AU$64.97
- From Cologne to Frankfurt am Main From AU$12.41
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Salzburg or Cologne
-
Explore Germany for less: save 15% on passes & 20% on tickets
Whether you’re an architecture admirer, nature enthusiast or beer buff, a trip to Deutschland offers something for everyone! Read more
-
The must-see Pride celebrations across Europe this summer!
Pride Month is almost here!Read more
-
How far in advance can you book European train tickets and passes?
Simple answer: it depends on the country and the train operator. But we aren’t satisfied with the short answer, of course. So, let’s get into it. Read more