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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Saalbach is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Saalbach is to drive and car train which takes 7h 4m and costs €140 - €190.

How far is it from Cologne to Saalbach?

The distance between Cologne and Saalbach is 780 km. The road distance is 736.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Saalbach without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 27m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Cologne to Saalbach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Saalbach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Saalbach is to train via Munich which takes 9h 27m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 22m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Saalbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Saalbach is 736 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cologne to Saalbach.

Where can I stay near Saalbach?

There are 3806+ hotels available in Saalbach.

Cologne to Saalbach - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Saalbach 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wörgl Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain 511 / ...
9h 27m
€70–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg Southbus N884
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Makartplatz D to Zell am See Postplatz Fbus 260
16h 22m
€77–118
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Wörgl Hbfnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain 511 / ...
8h 33m
€113–150
Drive 736.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Saalbachcar 736.2 km
7h 13m
€118–170
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zell am Seetrain Drf
11h 47m
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 Saalbachcar
7h 4m
€143–190
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
7h 50m
€104–348
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 Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
7h 43m
€111–320
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
8h 13m
€126–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
7h 51m
€167–399
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
8h 20m
€134–288

Cologne to Saalbach by train and bus

44Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.9 km
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Saalbach Tourismusverband via München Hbf, Woergl Hbf, Maishofen-Saalbach, and Maishofen-Saalbach Bahnhof A in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Saalbach Schattberg X-Press via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Makartplatz C, Salzburg Makartplatz D, Zell am See Postplatz F, and Zell am See Postplatz in around 16h 22m.

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