How to get from Cologne to Vienna
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 12h 20m, from €60.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 743 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Cologne to Vienna: 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.
- 1Cologne → Viennabus
FlixBus·12h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Cologne to Vienna: flight, bus
How the trip from Cologne to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Vienna, about 12h 20m. In total it's roughly €60 over 12h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Vienna
DepartureCologneWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Cologne to Vienna
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Cologne to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Vienna?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Vienna from Cologne?+−
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Vienna cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €60. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Vienna?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Cologne to Vienna without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vienna?+−
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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