Trains tickets from Vienna to Cologne

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TomorrowMay 15
from $62
FriMay 16
from $58
SatMay 17
from $70
SunMay 18
from $75
MonMay 19
TueMay 20
WedMay 21
from $55
ThuMay 22

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Terminál 2
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Cologne.

Average Price$35 - $169Average Duration16h 50m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$51 - $329Average Duration11h 37m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $92Average Duration9h
31kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Vienna to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
9hAverage Duration
$24Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Vienna to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$86
Average train trip duration11h 37m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:13am
Distance462 miles (745 km)
Latest train departure9:55pm

Vienna to Cologne Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05/12
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05/13
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$57
05/15
$104
05/16
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05/17
$70
05/18
$161
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vienna to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $291 for a train ticket from Vienna to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-05-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Vienna to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Vienna and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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