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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
10 h 5 m
Average
10 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
561 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Salzburg Hauptbahnhof every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 348 miles (561 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 31 min | |
Average train ticket price | $72 (€63) | |
Train frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB | Nightjet |
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof cover the 348 miles (561 km) long route taking on average 6 h 31 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB | Nightjet. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $72 (€63), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $63 (€55). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Find the best trains to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof from Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners ÖBB Nightjet and Deutsche Bahn from $63 (€55). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof train.
One of the best ways to travel from Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train between Cologne Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof trip. You can expect to travel 348 miles (561 km) from Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Cologne Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, you can check straight away if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Cologne Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof!
Travel between Cologne Hbf, Germany and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Austria by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Austria, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Cologne Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Cologne Hbf, Germany from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne Hbf from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof closer to your date of departure here here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Köln Hbf and arriving in Salzburg Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center of Cologne Hbf.
The most popular arrival train station, Salzburg Hbf, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center of Salzburg Hauptbahnhof.
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