How to get from Vienna to Cologne
- 743 km as the crow flies
- 31 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 8 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 743 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 8 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 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 | €22Checked Oct 6 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €196Older observation | 20h 22m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 12h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 61h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€196Older observation20h 22m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 712h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Colognebus
FlixBus·12h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Vienna to Cologne
FlixBus runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 00:40 | 22:55 |
All departures
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 06:45
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 15:55
- 16:55
- 17:55
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:30
- 21:55
- 22:55
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 Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna-Cologne, Praha hlavní nádraží-Cologne, Bruxelles Midi-CologneBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
SNCBVienna-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Cologne, about 12h 20m. In total it's roughly €48 over 12h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Vienna to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 22:55, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Cologne?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 22:55.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Cologne leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cologne from Vienna?
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Vienna to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, SNCB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cologne?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026