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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Vienna takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. 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 21m
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
€224
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Vienna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh11h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh8h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,025.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 9h 49m.

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