What is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Cologne?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Salzburg?
You can get to Cologne with just $79 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.
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m06:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport7:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 6:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Turkish Airlines15h 0m07:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:15 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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Turkish Airlines15h 20m07:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:35 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m05:00 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport6:10 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 5:00:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $585 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 26m06:48 AMSalzburgAiglhof Station2:14 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 6:48:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:14:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 30m07:59 AMSalzburgAiglhof Station2:29 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 7:59:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 23m010:51 PMSalzburgAiglhof Station10:14 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 10:51:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 23m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Ryanair16h 30m05:55 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:25 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 5:55:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
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Ryanair29h 15m04:30 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport9:45 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 15m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m09:10 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:20 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:50 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 8:50:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $413 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m06:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport7:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 6:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Ryanair12h 45m010:00 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:45 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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Ryanair10h 30m011:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:15 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 11:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo13h 45m07:00 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport8:45 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $330 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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.
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m06:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport7:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 6:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m05:00 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport6:10 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 5:00:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/21/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $585 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Turkish Airlines15h 0m07:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:15 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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Turkish Airlines15h 20m07:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:35 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/21/2026 7:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn6h 30m07:59 AMSalzburgAiglhof Station2:29 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 7:59:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 26m06:48 AMSalzburgAiglhof Station2:14 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 6:48:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:14:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 23m010:51 PMSalzburgAiglhof Station10:14 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Aiglhof Station, Salzburg (Austria) at 1/24/2026 10:51:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 23m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m09:10 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:20 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:50 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 8:50:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $413 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Turkish Airlines15h 20m07:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:35 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 7:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $585 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Ryanair16h 30m05:55 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:25 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/25/2026 5:55:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m06:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport7:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 6:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa3h 0m010:35 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport1:35 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 10:35:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $650 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Lufthansa7h 50m02:15 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 2:15:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $462 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Ryanair10h 30m011:45 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport10:15 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) at 1/26/2026 11:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Fastest Flights Monday
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 5 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 $79 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, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Ryanair, 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, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Ryanair, 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 5 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 $79 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!
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