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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$72

Average price

$92

Fastest journey

8 h 24 m

Average duration

9 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

730 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Vienna on Sun, Jul 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 730 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 24 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 11 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:23AM8h24

Cologne Bonn Airport

04:47PMVienna

$721One-way

0 transfers

07:23AM8h24

Cologne Bonn Airport

03:47PMVienna

$911One-way

0 transfers

10:26PM11h06

Cologne Bonn Airport

09:32AMVienna

$1111One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €64.

Distance: 452 miles (729 km)

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€109 Average price	€140 Average price	€49 Average price Cheapest
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna

Germany

Austria

Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€28)

Distance

452 miles (729 km)

Average train duration

8h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

8h 3m

First train

06:11

Last train

17:09

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€28)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna trains

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Vienna from $50 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 8 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $50
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

The ÖBB ICE is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The ICE trains are modern and well-equipped, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of ICE trains: ICE T, ICE S, and ICE Sprinter. The ICE T is the fastest, with speeds of up to 230 km/h, while the ICE S and ICE Sprinter offer slightly slower speeds. The ÖBB ICE offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a restaurant car, free Wi-Fi, and a range of entertainment options. The most popular routes for the ÖBB ICE include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

ÖBB | ICE from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna train information:

Average Duration: 8 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $78

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna train information with ÖBB Nightjet:

Average Duration: 14 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: $168

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna can start from as little as $50 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna is $97 (€79); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna train travel time is 8 h 3 min for the 452 mile (729 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna leaves at 4: 31AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna leaves at 10: 27PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB Nightjet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Vienna. Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna.

Take the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB Nightjet. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Vienna from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna by train is August.

You have options as you can travel between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Vienna 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.