What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vienna is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Vienna?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vienna?

The distance between Cologne and Vienna is 782 km. The road distance is 877.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vienna without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 51m and costs €160 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cologne to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vienna bus from?

Cologne to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vienna train from?

Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Vienna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €160 - €800 and takes 8h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Vienna bus arrive?

Cologne to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the Cologne to Vienna train arrive?

Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vienna is 877 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Cologne to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Vienna?

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
4h 6m
€67–217
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 22m
€55–140
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 51m
€167–792
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
15h 56m
€70–120
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
4h 34m
€90–266
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
4h 36m
€99–298
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
6h 28m
€139–357
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain 90N
12h 22m
€170–360
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
17h 37m
Drive 877.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Viennacar 877.1 km
8h 5m
€142–205

Cologne to Vienna by train

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Distance: 781.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 51m.

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