How to travel from Cologne to Salzburg

International travel from Cologne, Germany to Salzburg, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from Germany?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Salzburg if traveling from Cologne?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 5/17/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Cologne and Salzburg.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Salzburg restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Salzburg?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 5/25/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Salzburg closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel to Salzburg from Cologne 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Salzburg is by taking a bus with an average price of $29 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

Taking a bus is about $196 (€170) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $225 (€195) for this journey.

Taking a bus is about $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€45) for this trip.

The fastest way from Cologne to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 12 h 15 min   on average.

In comparison, going by train can take 8 h 48 min   on average.

Salzburg is approximately 348 miles (561 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Salzburg is:

• 4 buses a day.
• 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Salzburg from Cologne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Salzburg:

• Buses from Cologne to Salzburg most often leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Salzburg, Alpensiedlung P+R.
• Flights from Cologne to Salzburg most often leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Köln Hbf and tend to arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Salzburg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Cologne to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $29 (€25).
• Travel with bringer air cargo taxi for flights to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for bringer air cargo taxi Cologne to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $225 (€195).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn with connection Cologne to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $52 (€45).

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Union Ivkoni International with 1 direct bus per day.
• You'll find 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Salzburg from Cologne.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Salzburg, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $29 (€25) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $225 (€195) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $52 (€45) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Salzburg online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.