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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Austria is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Austria is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Austria. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Stephansplatz via München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Austria?

The distance between Cologne and Austria is 586 km. The road distance is 877.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Austria without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 40m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cologne to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Austria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Austria?

The best way to get from Cologne to Austria is to train via Munich which takes 9h 40m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €220 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Austria is 877 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Cologne to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4734+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Austria by train, plane, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 13m
€144–384
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
4h 13m
€55–214
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 40m
€197–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N61 / ...
13h 37m
€67–119
Drive 877.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Viennacar 877.1 km
8h 7m
€143–207
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
4h 12m
€88–262
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 30m
€102–319
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
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 43m
€83–246
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€110–331
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
9h 58m
€156–1,088
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
12h 41m
€253–415
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
12h 43m
€207–296

Cologne to Austria by train and subway

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9h 40mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.2 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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