Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
8 h 47 m
Average
10 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
741 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Vienna Westbahnhof every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 459 miles (741 km) | |
Average train duration | 14 h 7 min | |
Average train ticket price | $119 (€104) | |
Train frequency | 7 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof cover the 459 miles (741 km) long trip taking on average 14 h 7 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $119 (€104), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $44 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.
You can travel by train between Cologne Hbf and Vienna Westbahnhof with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $44 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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, which you can also use for your train between Cologne Hbf and Vienna Westbahnhof. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Travel by train between Cologne Hbf, Germany and Vienna Westbahnhof, Austria is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Entry Requirements:
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Vienna Westbahnhof from Cologne Hbf closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Cologne Hbf is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
What are the requirements?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Cologne Hbf from Vienna Westbahnhof here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Köln Hbf and arriving in Wien Westbahnhof.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center of Cologne Hbf.
The most popular arrival train station, Wien Westbahnhof, is located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city center of Vienna Westbahnhof.
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