When traveling to Cologne from Salzburg, where do I depart from Salzburg and where do I arrive in Cologne?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Cologne: Most travelers board their bus from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle). Most travelers catch their flight from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport. Most travelers catch their train from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

What companies run services between Salzburg and Cologne?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Cologne: You can go to Cologne from Salzburg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $49 (€44) with FlixBus from Salzburg to Cologne on Omio. You can go to Cologne from Salzburg by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $156 (€140) with Eurowings from Salzburg to Cologne on Omio. You can travel by train to Cologne from Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn with connection, and you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Salzburg to Cologne tickets for $99 (€89) on Omio.

Can I travel directly between Salzburg and Cologne?

Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Cologne with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Cologne with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni International with 1 direct bus per day. You can check for a direct train to Cologne with with 1 direct train per day. Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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from Salzburg to Cologne

How to get from Salzburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

04:05AM13h15

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04:05AMCologne

€301One-way

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04:05AM13h15

Salzburg

04:05AMCologne

€301One-way

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04:15AM3h05

Salzburg

04:15AMCologne

€2801One-way

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12:00PM8h05

Salzburg

12:00PMCologne

€531One-way

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03:15PM8h50

Salzburg

03:15PMCologne

€751One-way

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03:10AM11h55

Salzburg

03:10AMCologne

€411One-way

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02:50AM12h15

Salzburg

02:50AMCologne

€411One-way

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09:20PM10h55

Salzburg

09:20PMCologne

€551One-way

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Travel Information between Salzburg and Cologne

	Distance	348 miles (561 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$49 - $156
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $49 (€44) • 12 h
	Fastest mode	Flight • $156 (€140) • 3 h 25 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 348 miles (561 km) between Salzburg and Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $49 (€44). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Salzburg to Cologne.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $33 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Train Companies

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Cologne from Salzburg. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

Cheapest Price: $75

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Cheapest Price: $170

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $33

Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Cologne from Salzburg.

Cheapest Price: $111

FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Cologne.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Cologne is a bus with an average price of $49 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Cologne:

A bus is $107 (€96) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $156 (€140) from Salzburg to Cologne.

A bus is $50 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Cologne costing on average $99 (€89).

The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 12 h.

Train takes 7 h 53 min on average.

The Salzburg to Cologne distance is around 348 miles (561 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Cologne is:

3 buses a day.
7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Salzburg to 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 when traveling from Salzburg to Cologne:

Most travelers board their bus from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).
Most travelers catch their flight from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
Most travelers catch their train from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Cologne:

You can go to Cologne from Salzburg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $49 (€44) with FlixBus from Salzburg to Cologne on Omio.
You can go to Cologne from Salzburg by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $156 (€140) with Eurowings from Salzburg to Cologne on Omio.
You can travel by train to Cologne from Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn with connection, and you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Salzburg to Cologne tickets for $99 (€89) on Omio.

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

You can check for a direct bus to Cologne with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni International with 1 direct bus per day.
You can check for a direct train to Cologne with with 1 direct train per day.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Salzburg to Cologne often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Berlin, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Salzburg and Cologne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Cologne and any of these top destinations today!

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