Vienna to Cologne Bus and Coach

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Vienna to Cologne Route Overview

Vienna to Cologne bus is a popular way of travelling between Austria and Germany.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vienna at 02:40h, arriving at Cologne at 17:25h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:50h, arriving at 11:40h the following day.
Departure station and country ViennaAustria
Arrival station and country CologneGermany
Travel Distance 557 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 22min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price £48
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Vienna to Cologne

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Cologne is 557 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:55 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cologne earlier, there are 3 overnight coaches from Vienna to Cologne. The overnight coaches depart between and 22:50 and arrive between 03:35 and 11:40 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Vienna to Cologne route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1251 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vienna or Cologne coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Vienna

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  Cologne

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £48 (One-Way) or £96 (Return).

Travel reviews for Vienna to Cologne bus

Over 1251 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Vienna to Cologne. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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