Bus Tickets from Vienna to Cologne

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Next departures for Vienna to Cologne on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Erdberg
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Erdberg
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
Flixbus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet
Wien Hauptbahnhof
Terminál 2No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
HbfNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$175Average Duration16h 45m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$48 - US$335Average Duration9h 41m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$40 - US$72Average Duration9h
31kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Vienna to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
9hAverage Duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vienna to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$64
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 45m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:31am
Distance734 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Vienna to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Cologne

  1. What is the travel distance from Vienna to Cologne?

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

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

    Buses departing from Erdberg 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.

Best price found
09-01
US$72
09-02
US$40
Today
US$50
09-04
US$54
09-05
US$52
09-06
No data
09-07
US$55
09-08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$40

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 US$40 to US$92 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 US$52 which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Vienna to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Vienna to Cologne.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Vienna to Cologne.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Cologne?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Vienna by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Vienna

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Vienna to Cologne

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