What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Austria to Cologne?

The distance between Austria and Cologne is 783 km. The road distance is 878.2 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 24m and costs €130 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Austria to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Cologne train from?

Austria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Meidling station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Austria to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 52m.

Where does the Austria to Cologne train arrive?

Austria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Austria to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Cologne is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Austria to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Austria to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Austria to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 19m
€59–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
13h 52m
€36–62
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
9h 24m
€133–314
Drive 878.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Colognecar 878.2 km
8h 6m
€142–205
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4h 40m
€92–283
Fly Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 41m
€88–297
Fly Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 11m
€85–311
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 32m
€113–327
Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 36m
€108–397
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbftrain Nj
13h 36m
€82–122
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbftrain 90N
13h 39m
€202–302
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
7h 52m
€183–254

Austria to Cologne by subway and train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Austria and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 24m.

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