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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
zł326
Average price
zł951
Fastest journey
9 h 2 m
Average duration
9 h 7 m
Trains per day
44
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 zł951 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł326.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
RJX 52 · RJ 478 · ICE 946 · 174117:10 PM15h28Vienna Hbf10:38 AMCologne Hbfzł3261One-way3 transfers- ICE 1212 · ICE 990 · IC 604023:13 PM14h31Vienna Hbf5:44 AMCologne Hbfzł3671One-way2 transfers
- RJX 19972 · ICE 1014 · S19+
794047:28 PM13h11Vienna Hbf8:39 AMCologne Hbfzł3891One-way3 transfers - RJX 68 · ICE 6186:28 PM11h36Vienna Hbf6:04 AMCologne Hbfzł4131One-way1 transfer
RJX 68+
ICE 6186:28 PM11h36Vienna Hbf6:04 AMCologne Hbfzł5301One-way1 transfer
- RJX19916+
EC 114+ICE 9101:28 PM9h02Vienna Hbf10:30 PMCologne Hbfzł12791One-way2 transfers - RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 9101:28 PM9h02Vienna Hbf10:30 PMCologne Hbfzł5511One-way2 transfers
- RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 912+DB S1911:28 AM9h11Vienna Hbf8:39 PMCologne Hbfzł12791One-way3 transfers
- RJX19938+EC 212+ICE 918+DB S195:28 AM9h11Vienna Hbf2:39 PMCologne Hbfzł12791One-way3 transfers
- RJX19910+ICE 210 · ICE 916+DB S197:28 AM9h11Vienna Hbf4:39 PMCologne Hbfzł12791One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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 zł192. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł192, and a train costs an average of zł160.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł670 Average price | zł583 Average price | zł292 Average price Cheapest | zł713 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m 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 Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is zł292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average zł583.
A bus is zł378 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average zł670.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around zł670 compared to roughly zł713 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł43. The journey takes 8h 41m versus 8h 9m 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 R 25798+RE5+ICE 610+ RJ 820 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h37 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
 IC 848+EC 212+ICE 918+DB S19 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h42 | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 212+ICE 918 · ICE 228+IC 848 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h09 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19938+EC 212+ICE 918+DB S19 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h11 | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 407+ICE 518 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h26 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 407+ICE 518 · ICE 2012 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h27 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 540+RJX 260+ICE 518 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h08 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 540+RJX 260+ICE 518 · ICE 2012 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h09 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 260+ICE 518 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 1218+DB S19+ICE 916 | 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 4:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX19910+ICE 210 · ICE 916+DB S19 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h11 | 4:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19910+ICE 210 · ICE 12 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h54 | 5:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 262+ICE 564 · ICE 216+RE6 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h34 | 6:02 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 262+ICE 516 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 1216+ICE 224 | 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h30 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX19912+ICE 118 · ICE 224 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h15 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 60+ICE 514 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 24 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h53 | 10:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1214 · ICE 512 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h52 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1214 · ICE 912+DB S19 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 8:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 912+DB S19 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h11 | 8:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 62+ICE 512+IC 642 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h08 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 62+ICE 512+IC 2347 · IC 642 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h09 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 62+ICE 512 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h37 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 114+ICE 910+IC 644 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:57 PMVienna Hbf | 9h33 | 10:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 114+ICE 782 · ICE 22+IC 644 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:57 PMVienna Hbf | 10h51 | 11:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19916+EC 114+ICE 910 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h02 | 10:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 22 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h44 | 12:12 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h02 | 10:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 64+ICE 510+IC 646 | Delayed 3:00 PM 1:57 PMVienna Hbf | 10h13 | 12:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 64+ICE 522 · ICE 920+IC 646 | Delayed 3:00 PM 1:57 PMVienna Hbf | 12h08 | 2:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 64+ICE 510 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h42 | 12:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 510 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h42 | 12:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1212 · ICE 990 · IC 60402 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h31 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1212 · ICE 990+IC 60402 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h31 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 187+ICE 1212 · ICE 990+IC 60402 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h16 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 1210+ICE 618 | 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h51 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 68 · ICE 618 | 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h36 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 68+ICE 618 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h36 | 6:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 52 · RJ 478 · ICE 946 · 17411 | 7:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 15h28 | 10:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 614 | On time 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h37 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 1014+DB S19 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h11 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 19972 · ICE 1014 · S19+79404 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h11 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 19972 · ICE 614+79404 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h37 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Austria
Germany
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł160 but you can travel from only zł101 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 462 miles (744 km) distance in 8h 37m.
Distance 462 miles (744 km) |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price zł160 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 37m |
First train 2:57 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Cologne Hbf from zł101. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Vienna Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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