What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €140 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hallstatt?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hallstatt. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hallstatt via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hallstatt?

The distance between Cologne and Hallstatt is 861 km. The road distance is 754.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Hallstatt without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €90 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hallstatt?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Cologne to Hallstatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hallstatt train from?

Cologne to Hallstatt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hallstatt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hallstatt is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Hallstatt train arrive?

Cologne to Hallstatt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hallstatt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hallstatt is 755 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Cologne to Hallstatt.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Hallstatt?

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Where can I stay near Hallstatt?

There are 426+ hotels available in Hallstatt.

Cologne to Hallstatt - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Hallstatt by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Attnang-Puchheimtrain 961 / ...
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain Re
9h 53m
€94–253
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150 / ...
12h 43m
€54–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg Southbus N884
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150 / ...
16h 16m
€68–114
Drive 754.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hallstattcar 754.6 km
6h 59m
€122–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150 / ...
12h 42m
€187–313
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Hallstattcar
6h 43m
€140–186
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
6h 42m
€144–436
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
8h 55m
€117–324
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
8h 42m
€99–294
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
9h 13m
€85–259

Cologne to Hallstatt by train

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9h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 861.4 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hallstatt via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Attnang-Puchheim in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hallstatt Nord via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Airport CGN, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Mirabellplatz A, Salzburg Mirabellplatz G, Bad Ischl Bahnhof, and Hallstatt Gosaumühle in around 16h 16m.

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