Cologne to Austria Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Austria takes 11h 4m 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.

11h 4m
Duration: 1,027 km
Distance: €208
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

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

9h 32m

€136–379

Cologne to Austria train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Austria. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Austria at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:05 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
5:32 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:34 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:34 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:34 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:34 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 9h 32m.

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