Vienna to Cologne Bus

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Vienna to Cologne Route Summary

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 bus station at 02:40h, arriving at Cologne bus station at 17:25h the same day. While 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 $62
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Vienna and Cologne by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Cologne is 557 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cologne earlier, there are 3 night buses from Vienna to Cologne. The overnight buses 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. This company has been rated 1251 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vienna or Cologne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Vienna

You can see information about the departure station and stops Vienna here

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  Cologne

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cologne here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $62 (One-Way) or $124 (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 users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old 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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