Next available departures

Next departures for Vienna to Cologne on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:35pm	Erdberg	13h	3:35am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:55pm	Erdberg	12h 25m	6:20am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	Toilet Power outlets	5:36pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		12:20am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	21h 35m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 35m	10:10pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		8:20pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 21m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 40m	8:05am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:55pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	18h 46m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 10 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 467, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51train per day

10h 38mAverage Duration

744 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 404 - NOK 2,017	Average Duration16h 55m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 467 - NOK 3,573	Average Duration10h 38m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Vienna and Cologne

Stops in Vienna

A
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
B
Vienna Airport
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C
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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F
Vienne
Passage Stephansplatz 1711, 1010 Wien, Austria

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/516,016 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

RegioJet

4.1/51,114 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.7

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.6/510 reviews

Staff5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,101 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,935 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, Itabus, KLR Bus, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Cologne 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 Vienna to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Cologne start from NOK 404. The average price for this route is around NOK 667. 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 Vienna to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Vienna to Cologne is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 746 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Cologne at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Cologne?
A bus trip from Vienna to Cologne generates an estimated 18.640400000000003 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 Vienna to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vienna to Cologne?
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 Vienna to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

09-30

NOK 573

10-01

NOK 664

Today

NOK 749

10-03

NOK 659

10-04

NOK 552

10-05

No data

10-06

NOK 466

10-07

No data

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 6, 2026 with a price of NOK 466

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

You can expect to pay from NOK 466 to NOK 1,329 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 466 which is on 2026-10-06.