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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
8 h 23 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Salzburg Airport on Tue, Aug 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct trains cover the 547 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 23 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest trains will take 8 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:23 AM8h23Cologne Bonn Airport3:46 PMSalzburg Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM8h23Cologne Bonn Airport3:46 PMSalzburg Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $294 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $245 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport costing on average $294 (€239).
Other travel options to Salzburg Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 18m.
Tickets start at around $116 (€95) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-71.93 (€-58.45). The journey takes 7h 51m versus 6h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:23 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h23 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport
Germany
Austria
Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 09:36. The fastest train covers the 339 miles (547 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 339 miles (547 km) |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 9:36 AM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Salzburg Airport
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