Bus from Cologne to Vienna: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Vienna on 23 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet
Terminál 2
Wien HauptbahnhofNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
ErdbergNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:40 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Vienna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just JP¥7,843, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
9h 28mAverage duration
462 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceJP¥7,546 - JP¥34,547Average duration16h 55m
19kg CO₂e
Average priceJP¥7,843 - JP¥60,183Average duration9h 28m
18kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Vienna

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Vienna start from JP¥7,546. The average price for this route is around JP¥11,577. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Vienna?

    The average bus journey time from Cologne to Vienna is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 461 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Vienna route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Vienna?

    The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Vienna at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Vienna?

    A bus journey from Cologne to Vienna produces an estimated 18.588175000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which 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 1074 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Vienna?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Vienna?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. 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
20/04
JP¥10,251
21/04
JP¥10,261
Today
JP¥10,230
23/04
JP¥9,444
24/04
JP¥7,827
25/04
JP¥7,915
26/04
JP¥8,245
27/04
JP¥7,817
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Vienna was searched and found on 27 Apr 2026 with a price of JP¥7,817

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 JP¥7,817 to JP¥19,910 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 JP¥7,817, which is on 2026-04-27.

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