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Trip Overview

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.

13h 34m
Duration
1,027 km
Distance
€220
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Austria train times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 34m • 2 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.

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  • Distance: 1,027.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Austria?

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.

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