What is the travel distance from Vienna to Cologne?

The distance between Vienna and Cologne is approximately 745 km (462 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Cologne?

Buses departing from Hbf in Vienna will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Bus Vienna to Cologne from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vienna to Cologne on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:36pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	5:55pm	Erdberg	12h 25m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 45m	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	12:35pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 30m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	12:35pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 20m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

744 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $303	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $437	Average Duration9h 31m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$75 - $107	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,134 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Cologne?

Stops in Vienna

A - Hbf

B - Erdberg

C - Vienna Airport

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Vienna to Cologne?
The distance between Vienna and Cologne is approximately 745 km (462 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Cologne?
Buses departing from Hbf in Vienna will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-15

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11-16

$71

Today

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11-18

$94

11-19

$49

11-20

$49

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The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $247 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-19.