Cologne Central Station to Vienna Trains

Cologne Central Station to Vienna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Vienna takes 10h 13m 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 13m
Duration: 1,025 km
Distance: €221
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...

9h 27m

€179–366

Cologne Central Station to Vienna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne Central Station and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Vienna at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:45 PM → 10:57 AM
Arrives next day
15h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:28 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 43m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 43m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:28 PM
10h 3m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 43m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:28 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 43m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:22 PM
9h 37m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:22 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 5:22 PM
9h 37m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:22 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Vienna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 27m.

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