The average train between Köln Hbf and Vienna takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Köln Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Köln Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Vienna is 743 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a vehicle from Köln Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 6m.