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Cologne → Salzburg

Salzburg → Cologne ⇄
1.4 a dayfastest 7h01Deutsche Bahn, SNCBHigh-speedNight train

Direct trains · no change

  • 08:58 → 16:01
    ICE 119 High-speed
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf → Salzburg Hbf · via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Munich
    7h0311 stops
    Runs: Only Thu 22 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
  • 08:58 → 15:59
    ICE 119 High-speed
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf → Salzburg Hbf · via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Munich
    7h0111 stops
    Runs: DailyDeutsche Bahn ↗
  • 21:52 → 07:26+1
    NJ 469 Night train
    Köln Hbf → Salzburg Hbf · via Munich
    9h344 stops
    Runs: Mon, Wed, FriSNCB ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (at, be_sncb, de_delfi, de_fv, de_rv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The plane is faster by 3h33
Train · fastest direct7h23
  • To Köln Messe/Deutz Bf12 min
  • Before departure10 min
  • ICE 1197h01
Plane · nonstop CGN–SZG3h50
  • To Cologne Bonn (CGN)15 min
  • Check-in & security1h30
  • Flight CGN–SZG1h25
  • Landing to exit20 min
  • From SZG20 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Eurowings.