Cologne to Vienna Trains

Cologne to Vienna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Vienna takes 10h 45m 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.

10h 45m
Duration: 1,024 km
Distance: €205
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

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

9h 23m

€133–376

Cologne to Vienna train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Vienna. 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 Vienna at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:22 PM
9h 37m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Vienna? 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 Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 23m.

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