How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Vienna?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Vienna start from COP 178,739. The average price for this train route is around COP 569,046. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Vienna?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Vienna is 9h 38m, covering a distance of 462 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Vienna route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Vienna?

The earliest train from Cologne to Vienna departs at 06:27. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Vienna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Vienna?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Vienna from COP 169,039 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Vienna on 1 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:40	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 47m	15:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	15h 45m	23:59	Erdberg	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 47m	15:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Österreichische Bundesbahnen	07:30	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 2m	16:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Vienna on 2 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:40	Terminál 2	14h 41m	10:21	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 47m	15:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	15h 45m	23:59	Erdberg	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 51m	17:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 47m	15:32	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:10 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 38 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 178,739, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

9h 38mAverage duration

462 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 178,515 - COP 722,564	Average duration16h 55m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 178,739 - COP 1,375,849	Average duration9h 38m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Vienna?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Wien Dörfelstraße (Meidling Bahnhof)
Vienna Meidling, Eichenstraße 25, 1120 Wien, Austria

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/59 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

AT train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Vienna by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Vienna?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Vienna start from COP 178,739. The average price for this train route is around COP 569,046. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Vienna?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Vienna is 9h 38m, covering a distance of 462 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Vienna route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Vienna?
The earliest train from Cologne to Vienna departs at 06:27. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Vienna?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/05

COP 343,524

31/05

COP 624,297

Today

COP 535,133

02/06

COP 445,410

03/06

COP 311,067

04/06

COP 245,444

05/06

COP 252,196

06/06

COP 177,918

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Vienna was searched and found on 6 Jun 2026 with a price of COP 177,918

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

You can expect to pay from COP 177,918 to COP 2,116,730 for a train ticket from Cologne to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 177,918, which is on 2026-06-06.

Usually ÖBB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.