The average train between Cologne and Melk takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Melk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Melk. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Melk at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Melk. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Melk station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Cologne to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amstetten Noe station.
Book your Cologne to Melk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Melk is 674.9 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Melk via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 8h 40m.