The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
603 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport to Vienna will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Vienna on Thu, Jan 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 603 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest trains will take 7 h 12 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.










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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €110.
Distance: 603 km
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8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 527+![]() | Delayed 8:42 AM 7:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h55 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527+![]() | Delayed 8:42 AM 7:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h55 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 128 · ICE 119 · ICE 785+![]() | On time 8:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h18 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 128 · ICE 119 · ICE 785+![]() | On time 8:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h18 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 593+![]() | Delayed 9:00 AM 8:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h02 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593+![]() | Delayed 9:00 AM 8:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h02 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+![]() | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h55 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 25 | Delayed 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h32 | 4:02 PM 4:02 PMVienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25+ IC 649 | Delayed 9:56 AM 9:28 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h59 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 | Delayed 9:56 AM 9:28 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h19 | 4:02 PM 4:02 PMVienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | Delayed 9:56 AM 9:28 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h19 | 4:02 PM 4:02 PMVienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 621 · ICE 91 | Delayed 9:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 7h17 | 4:51 PM 4:51 PMVienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 621 · ICE 91 | Delayed 9:42 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h06 | 4:51 PM 4:51 PMVienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 91 | Delayed 9:42 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h06 | 4:51 PM 4:51 PMVienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 91+ IC 741 | Delayed 9:42 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h46 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 621+![]() | Delayed 9:58 AM 9:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h55 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621+![]() | Delayed 9:58 AM 9:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h55 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
4613 · ICE 787+![]() | 10:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h24 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595+![]() | Delayed 11:07 AM 10:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h02 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623+![]() | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h55 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623+![]() | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h55 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 | Delayed 11:48 AM 11:18 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h29 | 6:03 PM 6:03 PMVienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27+ IC 743 | Delayed 11:48 AM 11:18 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h09 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 | Delayed 11:48 AM 11:18 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h29 | 6:03 PM 6:03 PMVienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27 · ICE 1009+![]() | Delayed 12:04 PM 11:35 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h17 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 625 · ICE 211+ RJX 567 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h51 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 625 · ICE 211+ RJX 567 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 8h16 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517+![]() | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h02 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 625+![]() | On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h55 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 29 | On time 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 7h02 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24333+ ICE 29 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h01 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24333+ ICE 29 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h01 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24333+ ICE 29+ IC 747 | 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h41 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 627+![]() | On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h55 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 629 · ICE 93 | On time 1:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 7h17 | 8:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ICE 93+ IC 749 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h46 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ICE 93 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h06 | 8:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · ICE 93 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h06 | 8:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 229 | On time 3:08 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h39 | 9:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 | On time 3:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h29 | 9:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 229+ CJX 9+ S 7 | On time 3:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h23 | 10:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 229 | On time 3:18 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h29 | 9:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1655+ EN 40457+ IC 417+ RJ 821 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h55 | 4:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1655+ NJ 457 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h58 | 6:00 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1655+ NJ 457+ IC 1249 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h25 | 6:27 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1655+ EN 40457+ IC 407 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h23 | 4:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1655+ EN 40457+ IC 407+ RJ 821 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h55 | 4:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:35. The fastest train covers the 603 km distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 603 km |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 18:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, agilis from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, agilis trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Vienna from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
Westbahn
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
agilis
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
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