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Vienna to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Cologne takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. 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.

10h 14m
Duration
1,032 km
Distance
€234
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
8h 48m
€154–619

Vienna to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Vienna and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,032.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 8h 48m.

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