What is the travel distance from Vienna to Cologne?

Vienna and Cologne are 462 miles (745 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Vienna to Cologne start their journey at Hbf and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Opera, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne cable cars and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Vienna to Cologne from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Vienna to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	21h 25m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Erdberg	17h 10m	4:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Hbf	16h 50m	4:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	1d 8h	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	1d 7h	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

9hAverage Duration

461 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $210	Average Duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $328	Average Duration9h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $71	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Cologne?

Stops in Vienna

A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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E
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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F
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Vienna to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

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The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $69 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 $34 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.