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The average train between Austria and Cologne takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. 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.

10h 20m
Duration
1,030 km
Distance
€227
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best
  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
9h 15m
€177–367

Austria to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Austria and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbahnhof and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 49m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 32m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 32m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 51m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 32m • 3 changes

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    Wiener LinienWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,030.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 9h 15m.

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