Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Linz Industriezeile | Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
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| Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Linz to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 643, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Linz and Cologne?
Linz
- A
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria - B
Linz/Donau Franckstraße
Linz/Donau Franckstraße Bahnhof, 4020 Linz, Austria
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 13 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained about the value for money. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 035
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Cologne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Linz to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Linz to Cologne start from R 1 035. The average price for this train route is around R 2 437. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Linz to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Linz to Cologne is 7h 32m, covering a distance of 605 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Linz to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Linz to Cologne?
The earliest train from Linz to Cologne departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 18:34.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 796To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Linz to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 796 to R 5 222 for a train ticket from Linz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 796, which is on 2026-02-02.
