Vienna to Cologne Trains

Vienna to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Cologne takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times 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.

8h 44m
Duration: 909 km
Distance: €183
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

best

Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

8h 38m

€152–340

Vienna to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Vienna and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 8:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 9:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 18m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 18m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 18m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 18m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:14 PM
8h 18m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 3:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
Show more

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