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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.

10h 12m
Duration
1,024 km
Distance
€214
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
9h 8m
€177–358

Cologne to Vienna train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 51m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 58m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 58m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,023.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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 and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 8m.

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