The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 44 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 26 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Vienna on Fri, May 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 598 km distance in an average of 10 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 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.
FlixBus4:50 AM11h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM10h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:25 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM11h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)3:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM14h40Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)4:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM14h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:50 AM10h05Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM10h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:25 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 PM10h55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM11h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 PM11h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €102.
Distance: 598 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €165 Average price |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Vienna buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h30 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 10h05 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h30 | 3:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h00 | 3:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h50 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 14h07 | 10:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h40 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h54 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h29 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h50 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h55 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h35 | 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h40 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h25 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h40 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 14h22 | 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 13h17 | 7:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h45 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h25 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h15 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 10h55 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 10h25 | 8:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h30 | 12:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h10 | 11:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h25 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 598 km distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 598 km |
Average bus duration 8h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Vienna with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 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
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