4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Cologne
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
12 h 25 m
Average duration
13 h 29 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Cologne will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 9 buses that leave Vienna for Cologne on Mon, Dec 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct buses cover the 743 km distance in an average of 13 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 25 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest buses will take 14 h 45 m 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 Vienna to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 €40, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 743 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€74 Average price Cheapest | €165 Average price | €223 Average price |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m 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
Vienna to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Cologne buses for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h25 | 1:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
 (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 10:45 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h20 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h00 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h05 | 9:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h25 | 5:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h50 | 10:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h00 | 3:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h45 | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h25 | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h45 | 1:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Cologne
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Buses from Vienna to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 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 25m.
Distance 743 km |
Average bus duration 12h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 25m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar from Vienna to CologneYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Cologne 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 Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Vienna, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Vienna, Central Train Station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in coach stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket 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
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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