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Vienna to Cologne Central Station trains

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The average train between Vienna and Cologne Central Station takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Cologne Central Station. 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 7m
Duration
1,028 km
Distance
€223
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
9h 11m
€177–363

Vienna to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Vienna and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 46m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 21m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 36m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 2 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 1,028.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Cologne Central Station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 9h 11m.

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