The average train between Linz and Cologne takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Linz to Cologne. 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 once daily between Linz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 11:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Cologne station via Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Linz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Linz to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Linz and Cologne is 603.4 km. The road distance is 724 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 6h 54m.