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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $351.
Distance: 461 miles (743 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$180 Average price | $351 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cologne:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cologne costing on average $180.
A bus is $280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cologne costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
Tickets start at around $180 compared to roughly $192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 8h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Cologne
How to get from Vienna to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 820+
REX 2+
RE5+ICE 61012:28 AM13h37Vienna Hbf2:05 PMCologne Hbf$651One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 820+REX 2+RE5+ICE 61012:28 AM13h37Vienna Hbf2:05 PMCologne Hbf$651One-way4 transfers
Fastest
OS2457:20 AM1h30Vienna International Airport8:50 AMCologne Bonn Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 820+REX 2+RE5+ICE 61012:28 AM14h37Vienna Hbf3:05 PMCologne Hbf$651One-way5 transfers
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · IC 604023:13 PM14h31Vienna5:44 AMCologne Hbf$841One-way2 transfers- RJX19972 · RE5+ICE 10147:28 PM13h01Vienna Hbf8:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$921One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:35 PM13h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$711One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM12h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:20 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$751One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 PM12h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$781One-way0 transfers
- EW7578:10 PM1h35Vienna International Airport9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2381One-way0 transfers
- EW7538:40 AM1h35Vienna International Airport10:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport$2381One-way0 transfers
- OS2496:25 PM1h30Vienna International Airport7:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Cologne:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Cologne costing on average $180.
A bus is $280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Cologne costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Buzz, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Egypt Air, British Airways to go to Cologne by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 6 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Buzz.
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