How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Vienna start from $66. The average price for this route is around $97. 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 17h 15m, covering a distance of 746 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 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , BlaBlaCar Bus .

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 19 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 1062 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 4.0 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.

Bus Cologne to Vienna from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	2:10am	Erdberg	Fastest
	11:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h	2:05am	Erdberg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	19h 31m	7:45am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	3:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h	5:50am	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	11:55am	Erdberg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	16h 56m	9:10am	Erdberg	No tags
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 30m	3:45pm	Erdberg	No tags
	8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 55m	1:30am	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 35m	4:55am	Erdberg	Cheapest
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	11:55am	Erdberg	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	16h 56m	9:10am	Erdberg	No tags
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 30m	3:45pm	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	2:10am	Erdberg	Fastest
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 30m	3:45pm	Erdberg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	19h 11m	7:25am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 55m	1:30am	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	11:55am	Erdberg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	16h 56m	9:10am	Erdberg	No tags
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 30m	3:45pm	Erdberg	No tags
	11:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h	2:05am	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 20m	2:10am	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:40pm	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 30m	3:45pm	Erdberg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	20h 21m	8:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	8:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 35m	1:50am	Erdberg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:30 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Vienna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

744 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $231	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $436	Average Duration8h 2m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $148	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Vienna?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
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
Vienna Airport
Visit page
B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
C
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
D
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
Visit page
E
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
Visit page
F
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,952 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,976 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

AT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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 $66. The average price for this route is around $97. 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 17h 15m, covering a distance of 746 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 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 19 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 1062 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 4.0 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.

Best price found

01-05

$123

01-06

$73

Today

$89

01-08

$85

01-09

$93

01-10

$85

01-11

$87

01-12

$67

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Vienna was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $67

To 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 $67 to $184 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 $67 which is on 2026-01-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Vienna?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time17h 15m	Avg Price$97	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time8h 2m	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time9h 30m	Avg Price$133	Daily Departures3