How to get from Vienna to Cologne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by flight, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 743 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €60, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 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 | €28Checked Sep 8 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €196Older observation | 20h 22m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €47Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 12h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Sep 81h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€196Older observation20h 22m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€47Omio catalogue, Sep 812h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Condor·1h 20m - 2Frankfurt am Main → Cologne/Bonn Airporttrain
Deutsche Bahn·55m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Vienna to Cologne
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 00:40 | 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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorVienna International-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →Deutsche BahnFrankfurt am Main-Cologne/Bonn AirportBook →
FlixBusVienna-Cologne, Brussels-CologneBook →
SNCBVienna-BrusselsBook →On this route you travel with Condor, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Cologne works
Start with a Condor flight from Vienna to Frankfurt, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Cologne (55 min). In total it's roughly €138 over 3h 45m, 1 transfer.
Vienna to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by flight, train, 1 transfer.
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.
How much does Vienna to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €48 to €60. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Cologne?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Cologne?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 3h 45m. About 1h 30m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Cologne?
Vienna is VIE and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written VIE to CGN.
Which operators run Vienna to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Condor, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SNCB.
Can you get from Vienna to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 01m.
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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