The average train between Vienna and Cologne takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Vienna to Cologne. 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 once daily between Vienna and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Cologne station via Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Vienna to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Vienna to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Vienna and Cologne is 743.2 km. The road distance is 909 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 8h 15m.
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