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Four ways to Travel from Cologne to Vienna

Composite routes from Cologne to Vienna

Cheapest
7 h 46 min
Car
896 km.
from $49
Fastest
1 h 33 min
Plane
Other
13 h 35 min
Bus
743 km.
from €59.80
7 h 46 min
Rideshare
896 km.
from $11.69

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$394.40

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$496.18

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$572.52
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.43–$597.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,145.03
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$572.52

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$356.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$419.85

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,145.03
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$496.18

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$585.24

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$954.19

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$120.86

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to Viena
Ave. Duration:
13h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$22.90

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$61.07

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$229.01

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Questions and Answers

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 $17.39 - $22.83 and takes 13h 35m.

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 7m and costs $51.09 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Reumannplatz via Sterngasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vienna?

The distance between Cologne and Vienna is 781 km. The road distance is 896.8 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 which takes 9h 24m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 Tarsin, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vienna train from?

Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Vienna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $51.09 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $17.39 - $22.83 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Vienna bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Vienna?

It is currently 15:52 at both, Cologne and Vienna.

Where does the Cologne to Vienna train arrive?

Cologne to Vienna train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vienna is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Cologne to Vienna.

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

Book your Cologne to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4423+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at $58.59 per night.
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