The average train between Austria and Cologne takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Austria and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Austria is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Austria to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Nuernberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Austria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Austria and Cologne is 639 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 43m.