Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erdberg | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erdberg | Fastest | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Terminál 2 | Wien Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Erdberg | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erdberg | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Erdberg | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erdberg | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erdberg | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Vienna
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 9 hours 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just A$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Vienna
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Vienna
- A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria - E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria - F
Vienne
Passage Stephansplatz 1711, 1010 Wien, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Vienna by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Vienna start from A$70. The average price for this route is around A$130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Vienna?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Vienna is 16h 50m, covering a distance of 745 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Vienna at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Vienna?
A bus trip from Cologne to Vienna generates an estimated 18.6174 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1102 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Vienna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Vienna was searched and found on Aug 12, 2026 with a price of A$85To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Vienna, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from A$85 to A$259 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$85 which is on 2026-08-12.
