How to get from Vienna to Cologne
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 12h 20m, from €60.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Cologne. 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 fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Vienna to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Vienna → Colognebus
FlixBus·12h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Vienna to Cologne: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Vienna to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Cologne, about 12h 20m. In total it's roughly €60 over 12h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureViennaWhat 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 Vienna to Cologne
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Cologne?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Cologne from Vienna?+−
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Cologne cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €60. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Vienna to Cologne without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Cologne?+−
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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