461 miles (743 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$29 - $44 | |
Flight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 25 min | |
Flight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 25 min | |
FlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 461 miles (743 km) from Cologne to Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Vienna.
How to get from Cologne to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel to Vienna from Cologne on Austrian Airlines, FlixBus and Wizz Air travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next journey
There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Vienna: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Vienna from Cologne is a flight with an average price of $29 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Vienna:
Taking a flight costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).
A flight is $15 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Cologne to Vienna.
The quickest way to travel to Vienna from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Vienna by bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 7 h 52 min on average.
The distance from Cologne to Vienna is approximately 461 miles (743 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Vienna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Vienna:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Vienna with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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