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

The cheapest way to get from Wien to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wien to Cologne is to line 454 bus and train and subway and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Wien and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wien to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Tullnerbach-Pressbaum Bahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Wien and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wien to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eichgraben-Altlengbach and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via St.Poelten Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Wien to Cologne?

The distance between Wien and Cologne is 812 km. The road distance is 852.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Wien to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 53m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Wien to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wien to Cologne bus from?

Wien to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Wien to Cologne train from?

Wien to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Wien to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wien to Cologne is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 53m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 1m.

Where does the Wien to Cologne bus arrive?

Wien to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Wien to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wien to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wien to Cologne is 852 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Wien to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Cologne.

Wien to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, line 454 bus, subway, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Wien to Cologne by bus, train, subway, plane, car, or car train

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Line 454 bus, train, subway to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn to Tullnerbach-Pressbaum Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Tullnerbach-Pressbaum to Wien Westbahnhoftrain
3. Take the subway from Westbahnhof to Mitte-Landstraßesubway
4. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
5h 14m
€73–250
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
9h 53m
€179–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusenbus N161
19h 1m
€82–135
Drive 852.5 km
1. Drive from Wien to Colognecar 852.5 km
7h 40m
€143–207
Line 454 bus, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn to Tullnerbach-Pressbaum Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Tullnerbach-Pressbaum to Wien Westbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 45m
€96–311
Fly Vienna International Airport 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
6h 25m
€105–245
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
8h 23m
€142–434
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
10h 32m
€159–349
Train #2
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Nj / ...
13h 15m
€179–289
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Wien to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
15h 37m
€187–257

Wien to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 812.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Wien, Lower Austria and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Wien to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Eichgraben-Altlengbach, St.Poelten Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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