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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Cologne
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Cologne will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Cologne on Fri, Mar 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 6 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 54 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 54 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.
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Live departures
Salzburg to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM Salzburg | 6h54 | 6:54 PM Köln Messe/deutz Bf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Cologne
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Trains from Salzburg to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $117 (€95) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:00, the last at 12:00. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€95) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 12:00 |
Last train 12:00 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Salzburg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Salzburg and Cologne from $117 (€95). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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