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Vienna to Cologne

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896 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Vienna to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (896 km)
7 h 52 min
896 km.
from $49
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Plane to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
7 h 52 min
896 km.
from $11.69
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 49 min
742 km.
from $167.12
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
4 h 51 min
742 km.
from $242.66

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$336.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$489.13
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$358.70

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$423.91
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$445.65
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$532.61

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Viena to Köln
Ave. Duration:
12h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$163.04
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
12h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to bus which costs $17.39 - $22.83 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $51.09 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reumannplatz and arriving at Köln via Viena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct flight between Vienna and Cologne?

Yes, there are direct flights between Vienna and Cologne; these take 1h 35m and cost $42.39 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Vienna to Cologne?

The distance between Vienna and Cologne is 781 km. The road distance is 896.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $141.30 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Vienna to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cologne bus from?

Vienna to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Viena station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Cologne train from?

Vienna to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vienna to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $51.09 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $163.04 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $17.39 - $22.83 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Vienna to Cologne bus arrive?

Vienna to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Vienna to Cologne train arrive?

Vienna to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Cologne is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Vienna to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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