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TomorrowMay 22
from US$144
FriMay 23
from US$181
SatMay 24
SunMay 25
from US$144
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Salzburg
    Destination location: Salzburg P&R South
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Salzburg

Average PriceUS$40 - US$239Average Duration14h
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$42 - US$271Average Duration8h 16m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$55 - US$55Average Duration7h 10m
24kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Salzburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 10mAverage Duration
US$55Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration14h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:15am
Distance552 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Cologne to Salzburg Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Cologne to Salzburg. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Cologne to Salzburg from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Salzburg from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Salzburg

  1. How long is the bus trip from Cologne to Salzburg?

    The typical travel time from Cologne to Salzburg by bus is around 14h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Salzburg in 10h 50m

  2. How far is Cologne from Salzburg?

    The distance covered from Cologne to Salzburg is 563 km (349 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Salzburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at P+R Süd, in Salzburg.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Salzburg?

    The least expensive option to go from Cologne to Salzburg would be going by bus. Starting at US$40, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Cologne to Salzburg?

    The bus fare from Cologne to Salzburg is approximately US$52.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-19
US$117
05-20
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Today
US$120
05-22
US$132
05-23
US$169
05-24
US$123
05-25
US$132
05-26
US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Salzburg was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of US$39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$189 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-05-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Salzburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Salzburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Salzburg.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cologne to Salzburg.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Salzburg?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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