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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Vienna
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 16 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Vienna will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 10 buses that leave Cologne for Vienna on Thu, Nov 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 743 km distance in an average of 13 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 14 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 743 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€75 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price | €183 Average price |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Vienna buses for today, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 10:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 15h00 | 1:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 16h20 | 2:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 15h50 | 4:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
 (Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h15 | 2:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 19h15 | 1:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h20 | 10:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 13 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 13h30 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Vienna
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Buses from Cologne to Vienna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 743 km distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 743 km |
Average bus duration 12h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Vienna with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Vienna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Vienna, you can end your journey in coach stations like Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Vienna, Wien Simmering Bahnhof (Simmeringer Platz).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), located 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Vienna
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Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParking
DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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