What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Cathedral and Vienna?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Vienna is 782 km. The road distance is 877.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 46m and costs €70 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Vienna train from?

Cologne Cathedral to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €70 - €240 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Vienna train arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna?

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Cologne Cathedral to Vienna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
4h 11m
€57–237
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 46m
€72–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
14h 55m
€69–117
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 25m
€75–280
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
4h 42m
€80–274
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
4h 54m
€81–282
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
6h 11m
€101–297
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
9h 57m
€155–1,088
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien HBFtrain Nj
12h 24m
€80–300
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Nightjet
14h 22m
€164–569
Drive 877.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Viennacar 877.8 km
8h 8m
€140–201

Cologne Cathedral to Vienna by foot and train

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9h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and München Hbf in around 9h 46m.

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