Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
7 h 52 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 10 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Tue, Jul 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 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 Tue, Jul 15 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Cologne 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 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€117 Average price | €155 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h53 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h53 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h10 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 8:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h10 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h53 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h53 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 462 miles (744 km) |
Average train duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 20:10 |
Travel from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf from $47 (€38) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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.
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