How to get from Cologne to Vienna
- 743 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 12h 20m
- 30 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 5 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
4h
1 transfer
Train + Flight
€107
Cheapest
12h 20m
direct
Bus
€48
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Vienna: train, flight. The two cities are about 743 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 5 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
743 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Oct 3 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 12h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Oct 31h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Oct 612h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Frankfurt am Maintrain
Deutsche Bahn·55m - 2Frankfurt am Main → Vienna Internationalflight
Condor·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Cologne to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€39November 2026
€21Departures from Cologne to Vienna
FlixBus runs 30 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 30 | 00:20 | 23:35 |
All departures
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 09:05
- 10:05
- 11:50
- 12:50
- 13:50
- 14:50
- 15:50
- 17:35
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 20:55
- 21:35
- 22:35
- 23:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnCologne-Frankfurt am MainBook →CondorFrankfurt am Main-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCologne-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Condor, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Vienna works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Cologne to Frankfurt, about 55 min. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by Condor flight on to Vienna (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €107 over 4h, 1 transfer.
Cologne to Vienna: common questions
When is the first bus from Cologne to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:35, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Vienna?
30 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Vienna leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Cologne to Vienna?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Vienna from Cologne?
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Condor, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, Condor
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026