How to get from Salzburg to Cologne

Compare Trains, Flights and Buses with one click and find the best one for you
Compare & Save Millions of buses in one click. Save up to 70%!
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

What is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Cologne?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses for the journey to Cologne from Salzburg. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
6h 5m
$34
$95
70
Flight
1h 10m
$113
$293
9

What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Salzburg?

You can get to Cologne with just $34 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $158
Saturday
Sunday
from $237
Monday
from $36
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
from $34

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    2:18 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $158
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 32m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    3:33 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $177
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 31m
    0
    7:34 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    4:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $177

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    7h 50m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    12:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $237
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:30 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $251
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    6h 40m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $280
  • Turkish Airlines
    15h 20m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:35 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $285

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 9m
    0
    9:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 0m
    0
    9:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    4:14 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 48m
    0
    11:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:02 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 34m
    0
    2:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    8:48 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:00 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $122
  • Ryanair
    13h 10m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    12:55 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $125
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $150
  • EasyJet Airline
    21h 40m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    8:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $203

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 9m
    0
    9:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 13m
    0
    11:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    7:27 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    2:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    10:26 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 1m
    0
    7:04 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    2:05 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $96
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    15h 20m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    11:35 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $113
  • Turkish Airlines
    15h 0m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $201
  • Turkish Airlines
    22h 0m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $260
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $298

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 14m
    0
    9:08 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:22 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 56m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    3:56 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    3:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 5m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82

What are the fastest trips from Salzburg to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne from Salzburg in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 7h 17m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
from 6h 5m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    2:18 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $158
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 31m
    0
    7:34 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    4:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $177
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 32m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Salzburg
    Aiglhof Station
    3:33 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $177

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:20 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $475
  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:05 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $475
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:30 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $251
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    6h 40m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $280

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $150
  • Lufthansa
    3h 0m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    1:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $498
  • Ryanair
    5h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $262
  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    3:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $324
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 34m
    0
    2:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    8:48 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 48m
    0
    11:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:02 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 0m
    0
    9:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    4:14 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 9m
    0
    9:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $298
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    6:10 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $490
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 20m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    8:30 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $410
  • Turkish Airlines
    15h 0m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $201
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 1m
    0
    7:04 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    2:05 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $96
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    2:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    10:26 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $95
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 13m
    0
    11:14 AM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    7:27 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $91
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 9m
    0
    9:14 PM
    Salzburg
    Taxham Europark Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    3:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 5m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 56m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    3:56 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 14m
    0
    9:08 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:22 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Salzburg to Cologne

What are the most popular stations in Salzburg and Cologne?

In Salzburg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Lastenstrasse or P+R South, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Salzburg? With 8 connections between 1 Train, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salzburg and Cologne, you can pay as low as $34 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Cologne in just 1h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salzburg and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Salzburg and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salzburg Airport or to Huerth, and look at flights from Salzburg Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Salzburg to Cologne?

The most popular companies between Salzburg and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Ryanair, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Turkish Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Salzburg to Cologne

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salzburg to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Salzburg to Cologne

How can I reach Cologne from Salzburg?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Cologne from Salzburg.

How far is Cologne from Salzburg?

The distance between Salzburg and Cologne is 349.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salzburg and Cologne?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 95 kgs, and a flight 138 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salzburg to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne with just $34 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Salzburg and to Cologne

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salzburg and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To

show

you

the

best

bus

offers,

we

and

our

partners

use

technical,

analytical,

and

marketing

cookies

to

personalize

the

ads.

We

remember

your

anonymized

details

to

provide

a

personalized

experience.