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How to Travel from

Cologne to Salzburg

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to München
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$381.68
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$572.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$407.12
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$368.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Train from Köln Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$152.67
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$114.50–$127.23
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.53–$49.62

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.25
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$58.52

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.89
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$52.16
Train from München Hbf to Freilassing
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.62

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$190.84

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$763.36
Train from Fulda to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Salzburg is to bus which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Salzburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Salzburg?

The distance between Cologne and Salzburg is 648 km. The road distance is 716.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Salzburg?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cologne to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Salzburg train from?

Cologne to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Salzburg is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Cologne to Salzburg train arrive?

Cologne to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Salzburg is 717 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Cologne to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Salzburg?

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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