The average train between Cologne and Vienna takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Vienna. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Vienna at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Vienna is 743.2 km. The road distance is 1,024 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 51m.