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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Salzburg
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 R 765, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Salzburg?
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
- B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - CSalzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- D
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - E
Salzburg Gnigl
Salzburg Gnigl, 5023 Salzburg, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Salzburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Salzburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Salzburg start from R 1 119. The average price for this train route is around R 1 955. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Salzburg?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Salzburg is 7h 28m, covering a distance of 561 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 14m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Salzburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Salzburg?
The earliest train from Cologne to Salzburg departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:51.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Salzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Salzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Salzburg was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 658To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Salzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 658 to R 3 669 for a train ticket from Cologne to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 658, which is on 2025-12-17.
