Bus Tickets from Cologne to Vienna

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Next departures for Cologne to Vienna on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet
Terminál 2
Wien HauptbahnhofNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ErdbergNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Vienna.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $165Average Duration17h 15m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$48 - $341Average Duration8h 21m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$44 - $103Average Duration9h 20m
31kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Vienna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
9h 20mAverage Duration
$44Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Vienna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration17h 15m
Number of daily buses26
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance454 miles (731 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Vienna Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/02
$57
10/03
$80
Today
$73
10/05
$73
10/06
$43
10/07
$46
10/08
$47
10/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Vienna was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $192 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Vienna!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Vienna, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Vienna.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Vienna?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

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Train from Cologne to Vienna

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