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Travel Information between Cologne and Vienna

distanceDistance461 miles (743 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$29 - $44
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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.

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from Cologne to Vienna

How to get from Cologne to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35PM12h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$871One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM13h30
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$811One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SmartwingsEW752
06:30AM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
08:00AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
$1711One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnICE 27
09:53AM8h54
Cologne Hbf
06:47PMVienna Hbf
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ICE 27
10:55AM7h52
Cologne Hbf
06:47PMVienna Hbf
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 621 · ICE 93
09:44AM8h03
Cologne Messe/Deutz
05:47PMVienna Hbf
$1711One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35PM12h50
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:25AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM15h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
12:45PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM13h40
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:30AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$901One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW754
01:40PM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
03:10PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
$2561One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS196
08:25PM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
09:55PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
$2851One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings OS8914
06:30AM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
08:00AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
$2881One-way
0 transfers

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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

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