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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | P+R Süd | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | P+R Süd | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | P+R Süd | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | P+R Süd | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | P+R Süd | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Salzburg to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Cologne?
Stops in Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
- B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg to Cologne by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Salzburg to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Cologne start from $55. The average price for this route is around $107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Salzburg to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Salzburg to Cologne is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 553 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Salzburg to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salzburg to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Cologne at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salzburg to Cologne?
A bus trip from Salzburg to Cologne generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Salzburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Salzburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salzburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Cologne was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $60To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salzburg to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $203 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2026-01-11.
