How far is Cologne from Salzburg?

The distance covered from Cologne to Salzburg is 563 km (349 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Salzburg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at P+R Süd, in Salzburg.

Bus Cologne to Salzburg from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Salzburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	12h	6:10am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	11h 30m	6:10am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	11h 50m	8:50am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 40m	11:00am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 45m	1:10pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Salzburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7hAverage Duration

562 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $223	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $412	Average Duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$64 - $64	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Salzburg?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Salzburg by bus

How far is Cologne from Salzburg?
The distance covered from Cologne to Salzburg is 563 km (349 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Salzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at P+R Süd, in Salzburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$70

11-22

$133

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11-27

$133

11-28

$61

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $133 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-28.