Cologne to Austria Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Austria takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. 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.

10h 29m
Duration: 1,027 km
Distance: €211
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...

9h 21m

€136–372

Cologne to Austria train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Austria at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:05 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:35 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:35 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:35 PM
9h 50m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 6:35 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 3:33 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 6:33 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 3:33 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 6:33 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 3:33 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 6:33 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:33 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 6:33 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:35 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Austria? 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 21m.

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