What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vienna International Airport and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Wien and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

The distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Cologne is 762 km. The road distance is 894.8 km.

How do I travel from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 23m and costs €150 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne bus from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne train from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Flughafen Wien station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €150 - €750 and takes 9h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne bus arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne train arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne is 895 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne.

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Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
1h 54m
€65–191
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 6m
€57–154
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
9h 23m
€158–739
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
14h 7m
€78–144
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2h 25m
€84–228
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 29m
€98–278
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbftrain Nj
13h 13m
€173–365
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
15h 32m
€180–249
Drive 894.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Colognecar 894.8 km
8h 16m
€146–210

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 762 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Vienna Airport (VIE), Austria and Cologne, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flughafen Wien to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 9h 23m.

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