How much does a bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from Vienna to Cologne starts at R 650. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Vienna to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Cologne?

The average travel time between Vienna and Cologne is around 16h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 745 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Vienna and Cologne?

The number of buses from Vienna to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Vienna to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Vienna to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Vienna to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Cologne?

Buses travelling between Vienna and Cologne leave from Hbf or Vienna Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Vienna to Cologne from R 588 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	17:36	Wien Hauptbahnhof	14h 29m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	17:55	Erdberg	12h 25m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	12:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 30m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	12:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 20m	05:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
	12:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	16h 50m	05:25	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just R 903, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

9hAverage duration

744 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 650 - R 3 712	Average duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 841 - R 5 797	Average duration9h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 903 - R 1 252	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 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

3.5/511 136 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 - Vienna Airport

C - Erdberg

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

How much does a bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Vienna to Cologne starts at R 650. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Vienna to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Cologne?
The average travel time between Vienna and Cologne is around 16h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 745 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Vienna and Cologne?
The number of buses from Vienna to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Vienna to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Vienna to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Vienna to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Vienna and Cologne leave from Hbf or Vienna Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

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

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16/11

R 864

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R 1 147

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R 592

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R 592

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23/11

R 590

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of R 590

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 R 590 to R 3 022 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 R 590, which is on 2025-11-23.