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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 18h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Cologne?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. This train operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Vienna to Cologne?

The distance between Vienna and Cologne is 781 km. The road distance is 878.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 10m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Vienna to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cologne bus from?

Vienna to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Vienna to Cologne bus arrive?

Vienna to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Vienna to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cologne is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Vienna to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Vienna to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)VIE - CGN
4h 10m
€63–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to LeverkusenN161
16h 3m
€45–110
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
8h 10m
€80–245
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
12h 47m
€75–280
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 51m
€86–288
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 52m
€99–305
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Köln HbfNj
12h 46m
€55–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
18h 28m
€47–81
Drive 878.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Cologne878.2 km
8h 7m
€143–206
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
7h 46m
€183–254

Vienna to Cologne by train

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Distance: 781.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 10m.

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