Linz to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Cologne takes 8h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 852 km
Distance: €189
Average price: Every 3 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 3 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

11:45 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 7, 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, August 8, 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 Sunday, August 9, 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, August 10, 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, August 11, 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 Wednesday, August 12, 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

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: 851.6 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 34m.

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