Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 14

Cheapest price

$81

Average price

$174

Fastest journey

7 h 52 m

Average duration

7 h 56 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

744 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.

Fast trains

Of the 37 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Vienna Hbf on Sat, Jun 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 744 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 52 m .

On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 8 h 10 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.

Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · IC 461
06:53PM11h12
Cologne Hbf
06:05AMVienna Hbf
$811One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 611+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263
03:55PM10h25
Cologne Hbf
02:20AMVienna Hbf
$851One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRE 5+ÖBB | ICEICE 725+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263
04:31PM9h49
Cologne Hbf
02:20AMVienna Hbf
$851One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | S-BahnS 19+ÖBB | ICEICE 1011+ÖBBBRB RE5 · RJX 367
03:01PM9h34
Cologne Hbf
12:35AMVienna Hbf
$851One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 109 · ICE 229
02:55PM8h10
Cologne Hbf
11:05PMVienna Hbf
$941One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf 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 52m.

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€101

Average price

€140

Average price

€62

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Cheapest

10h 45m

Average duration

10h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 52m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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3h 0m

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15h 40m

Average duration

15h 10m

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Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 14
Last updated at 11:19 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
obb_intercity_expressICE 103 · ICE 1621 · ICE 91
On time
6:55 AM Cologne Hbf
7h52
2:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 103 · ICE 1621 · ICE 91
On time
6:55 AM Cologne Hbf
7h52
2:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
obbRE 5+obb_intercity_expressICE 621 · ICE 93
On time
7:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
3:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 28510 · ICE 621 · ICE 93
On time
7:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
3:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 27
On time
7:53 AM Cologne Hbf
8h54
4:47 PM Vienna Hbf
0 transfersDirect
obb_intercity_expressICE 27
On time
7:53 AM Cologne Hbf
8h54
4:47 PM Vienna Hbf
0 transfersDirect
obb_eurocityEC 9+obbVIA RB10+obb_intercity_expressICE 29
On time
8:53 AM Cologne Hbf
9h54
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 105 · ICE 27
On time
8:55 AM Cologne Hbf
7h52
4:47 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 105 · ICE 27
On time
8:55 AM Cologne Hbf
7h52
4:47 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 255+obb_eurocityEC 219+obbRJX 1679:08 AM Cologne Hbf
9h24
6:32 PM Vienna Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2013+viasVIA25017+deutsche_bahnICE 29
On time
9:14 AM Cologne Hbf
9h33
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
obbRE 5+obb_intercity_expressICE 625+obb_eurocityEC 219+obbRJX 1679:31 AM Cologne Hbf
9h01
6:32 PM Vienna Hbf3 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 28514 · ICE 625 · EC 219 · RJX 167
On time
9:31 AM Cologne Hbf
9h01
6:32 PM Vienna Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 859 · RE 26717 · ICE 689 · ICE 95
On time
9:45 AM Cologne Hbf
10h02
7:47 PM Vienna Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 15 · ICE 29
On time
10:20 AM Cologne Hbf
8h27
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 15 · ICE 29
On time
10:20 AM Cologne Hbf
8h27
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obbRE 5+obb_intercity_expressICE 627 · ICE 29
On time
10:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 28516 · ICE 627 · ICE 29
On time
10:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
6:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
obb_intercity_expressICE 107 · ICE 597+obbRJX 26110:55 AM Cologne Hbf
8h37
7:32 PM Vienna Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 28518 · ICE 629 · ICE 95
On time
11:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
7:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
obbRE 5+obb_intercity_expressICE 629 · ICE 95
On time
11:31 AM Cologne Hbf
8h16
7:47 PM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 229
On time
11:53 AM Cologne Hbf
9h12
9:05 PM Vienna Hbf
0 transfersDirect
obb_intercity_expressICE 229
On time
11:53 AM Cologne Hbf
9h12
9:05 PM Vienna Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 109 · ICE 229
On time
12:55 PM Cologne Hbf
8h10
9:05 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 109 · ICE 229
On time
12:55 PM Cologne Hbf
8h10
9:05 PM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_s-bahnS 19+obb_intercity_expressICE 1011+obbBRB RE5 · RJX 3671:01 PM Cologne Hbf
9h34
10:35 PM Vienna Hbf3 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 19 · ICE 1011+bayerischerbBRB79041+deutsche_bahnRJX 3671:01 PM Cologne Hbf
9h34
10:35 PM Vienna Hbf3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 611 · RJ 263
On time
1:55 PM Cologne Hbf
10h25
12:20 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 611+obb_railjetRJ 263
On time
1:55 PM Cologne Hbf
10h25
12:20 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 17 · ICE 579 · ICE 1069 · RJ 263
On time
2:20 PM Cologne Hbf
10h00
12:20 AM Vienna Hbf
3 transfers
obbRE 5+obb_intercity_expressICE 725+obb_railjetRJ 263
On time
2:31 PM Cologne Hbf
9h49
12:20 AM Vienna Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2440 · IC 461
On time
4:53 PM Cologne Hbf
11h12
4:05 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercityIC 2440 · IC 461
On time
4:53 PM Cologne Hbf
11h12
4:05 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 615 · IC 461
On time
5:55 PM Cologne Hbf
10h10
4:05 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercity_expressICE 615+obb_intercityIC 461
On time
5:55 PM Cologne Hbf
10h10
4:05 AM Vienna Hbf
1 transfer
obb_intercityIC 2442+obbRE 54+obb_nightjetNJ 4916:53 PM Cologne Hbf
12h24
7:17 AM Vienna Hbf2 transfers
obb_intercity_expressICE 205+obb_intercityIC 2442+obbRE 54+obb_nightjetNJ 4916:55 PM Cologne Hbf
12h22
7:17 AM Vienna Hbf3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf

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AustriaAustria
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
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
Flight from $33 (€27)
Distance
462 miles (744 km)
Average train duration
10h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$47 (€38)
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
7h 52m
First train
01:49
Last train
22:55
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
Flight from $33 (€27)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains

For as little as $47 (€38) you can travel by train from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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 to Vienna Hbf from Cologne Hbf. 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.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf train information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: $47

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Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Vienna Hbf

Cologne
Vienna
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Vienna.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Vienna is Wien Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wien Hauptbahnhof for your journey to Vienna from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
  • Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • L’Osteria
  • Akakiko
  • McDonald’s
  • Oberlaa
  • Nordsee
  • Som Kitchen
  • Starbucks
  • Admiral Sports Bar
  • Asia Gourmet
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Star Inn Hotel
  • Quartier Belvedere
  • AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information desks are located at each end of the main level.

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