How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne?

The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Cologne start from CZK 974. The average price for this route is around CZK 1,477. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Vienna to Cologne is 16h 50m, covering a distance of 743 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Vienna to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , BlaBlaCar Bus , Deutsche Bahn Regio .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Cologne at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Cologne?

A bus journey from Vienna to Cologne produces an estimated 18.56355 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Vienna to Cologne from CZK 883 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Vienna to Cologne on 19 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:55	Erdberg	12h 25m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	19:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	18h 1m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	17h 35m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:55	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	18h 48m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	12:25	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 40m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 06:16 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just CZK 1,057, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 53mAverage duration

745 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCZK 974 - CZK 3,224	Average duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCZK 1,057 - CZK 6,450	Average duration9h 53m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Cologne?

Stops in Vienna

A
Vienna Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
Visit page
E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
Visit page
F
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
Visit page

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,493 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

RegioJet

4.1/51,074 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,991 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,640 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.6/510 reviews

Staff5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Itabus, RegioJet, KLR Bus, LIKEBUS

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Vienna to Cologne

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Cologne start from CZK 974. The average price for this route is around CZK 1,477. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Vienna to Cologne is 16h 50m, covering a distance of 743 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn Regio.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Cologne at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Cologne?
A bus journey from Vienna to Cologne produces an estimated 18.56355 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/04

CZK 1,407

17/04

CZK 1,533

Today

CZK 1,482

19/04

CZK 1,481

20/04

CZK 992

21/04

CZK 883

22/04

CZK 915

23/04

CZK 1,024

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Cologne was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of CZK 883

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CZK 883 to CZK 2,808 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CZK 883, which is on 2026-04-21.