The average train between Cologne and Austria takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Austria. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Austria. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Austria at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Austria. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Cologne to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Austria train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Austria is 639 km. The road distance is 877 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 42m.