The average train between Cologne and Austria takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Austria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Austria at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Austria? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Austria. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Austria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Cologne to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Austria is 639 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 15m.