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

The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Cologne start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Vienna to Cologne?

The average train journey time from Vienna to Cologne is 9h 46m, covering a distance of 462 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 52m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Vienna to Cologne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 24 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Vienna to Cologne departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Train Vienna to Cologne from £55 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 31 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	13:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 7m	22:35	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:55	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	14h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	12:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 51m	22:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	12:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 2m	23:30	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 1 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:20	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 21m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Regio NRW	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 6m	16:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 2 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:45	Hbf	16h 56m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	12:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	21:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:20	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 21m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 52m	15:05	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 3 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:45	Hbf	16h 56m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:20	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 21m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Regio NRW	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 6m	16:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 4 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:30	Erdberg	14h 11m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	20h 41m	12:56	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Regio NRW	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 6m	16:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 5 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	20h 41m	12:56	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Regio NRW	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 6m	16:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:28	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 46m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 6 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 52m	15:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:20	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 21m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 1m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Regio NRW	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 16m	16:29	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 7 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ÖBB + ÖBB	04:57	Hauptbahnhof Süd	9h 42m	14:39	Hbf	Cheapest
ÖBB + ÖBB	06:28	Hauptbahnhof Süd	8h 37m	15:05	Hbf	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:55	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	14h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Österreichische Bundesbahnen + DB Fernverkehr	06:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 1m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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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 9 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

9h 46mAverage duration

462 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£37 - £143	Average duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £285	Average duration9h 46m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 17 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £54

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Cologne 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 Vienna to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Cologne start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vienna to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Vienna to Cologne is 9h 46m, covering a distance of 462 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 52m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Vienna to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 24 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Cologne?
The earliest train from Vienna to Cologne departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

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

Best price found

29/05

£128

30/05

£128

Today

£128

01/06

£110

02/06

£82

03/06

£73

04/06

£110

05/06

£110

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on 3 Jun 2026 with a price of £73

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

You can expect to pay from £73 to £245 for a train ticket from Vienna to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £73, which is on 2026-06-03.

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

Vienna

Cologne

Train Companies

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Cologne by train

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

How long is the train journey from Vienna to Cologne?

Which train operators serve the Vienna to Cologne route?

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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