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The average train between Cologne Central Station and Vienna takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Vienna. 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 12m
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
€214
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
9h 24m
€177–358

Cologne Central Station to Vienna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne Central Station and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Vienna at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh12h 22m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 56m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 51m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh9h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 58m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 58m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn Gmbh8h 57m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 1,025.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 24m.

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