How far is Cologne from Salzburg?

About 349 miles (563 km) separate Cologne and Salzburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Salzburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Salzburg leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at P+R Süd. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Natural History, Festung Hohensalzburg, Mozarts Geburtshaus, Salzburg Cathedral and Altstadt.

Bus Cologne to Salzburg from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Salzburg on November 19
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 the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7hAverage Duration

349 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $154	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $285	Average Duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,373 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Salzburg?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Salzburg by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Salzburg?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/17

$42

11/18

$58

Today

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11/20

$93

11/21

$38

11/22

$92

11/23

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $93 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 $38 which is on 2025-11-21.