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Trip Overview

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.

10h 23m
Duration
1,027 km
Distance
€217
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 17m
€180–361

Cologne to Austria train times

Trains run every 3 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 11:04 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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 9m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 4m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 4m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien10h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHWESTbahn GmbhWiener Linien9h 4m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,027.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 17m.

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