The average train between Köln Hbf and Vienna takes 13h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. 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 twice daily between Köln Hbf and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 21m. 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 Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
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 WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Vienna is 743 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a vehicle from Köln Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 9h 48m.