Linz to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Cologne takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times 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.

8h 41m
Duration: 851 km
Distance: €189
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

Linz to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Linz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 7:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 4:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linz to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Linz to Cologne.

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Distance: 851.4 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 7h 35m.

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