4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
9 h 53 m
Average duration
10 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
747 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 516 · IC 20418:02 AM11h33Vienna Airport7:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$741One-way4 transfers- RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 2168:02 AM9h53Vienna Airport5:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$751One-way4 transfers
- RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 26 · S199:02 AM11h33Vienna Airport8:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$791One-way3 transfers
- RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S199:02 AM10h00Vienna Airport7:02 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$881One-way2 transfers
- RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 624 · S198:02 AM10h33Vienna Airport6:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1291One-way3 transfers
- RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 2168:02 AM9h53Vienna Airport5:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$751One-way4 transfers
- RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S199:02 AM10h00Vienna Airport7:02 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$881One-way2 transfers
- RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 624 · S198:02 AM10h33Vienna Airport6:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1291One-way3 transfers
- RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 26 · S199:02 AM11h33Vienna Airport8:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$791One-way3 transfers
- RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 516 · IC 20418:02 AM11h33Vienna Airport7:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$741One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $192 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $133.
A bus is $102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $192.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 5m.
Tickets start at around $133 compared to roughly $202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. The journey takes 9h 39m versus 9h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 216 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h53 | 5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 516 · IC 2041 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 11h33 | 7:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ICE 516 · S19 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h33 | 6:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S19 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h00 | 7:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 26 · S19 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 11h33 | 8:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| RJ 750 · RJX 62 · ICE 526 · S19 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h20 | 10:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 19956 · EC 114 · ICE 524 | On time 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 11:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 19956 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · S19 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h54 | 10:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Trains from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 11:41. The fastest train covers the 464 miles (747 km) distance in 9h 34m.
Distance 464 miles (747 km) |
Average train duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 9h 34m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 11:41 AM |
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Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport from $60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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