How to travel from Berlin to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €124.

Distance: 524 km

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Flight

€109

Average price

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€411

Average price

8h 1m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 15m

Average total duration

8h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 48m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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from Berlin to Vienna

How to get from Berlin to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
    7:15 PM16h25
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    11:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
    7:15 PM16h25
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    11:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS236
    7:45 PM1h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:00 PMVienna International Airport
    3351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 161
    5:36 AM8h56
    Berlin Hbf
    2:32 PMVienna Hbf
    701One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 251
    6:12 AM8h37
    Berlin Hbf
    2:49 PMVienna Hbf
    1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 840 · ICE 1081 · RJX 265
    9:44 PM12h48
    Berlin Hbf
    10:32 AMVienna Hbf
    1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM9h11
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:10 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM9h10
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM9h10
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    6:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8042 · EW9756
    10:45 AM8h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW8044 · EW9756
    2:30 PM4h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO390 · LO223
    7:05 PM13h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:30 AMVienna International Airport
    2411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Vienna:

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Vienna costing on average €109.

A bus is €368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Vienna costing on average €411.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 31m.

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The Berlin to Vienna distance is approximately 524 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Vienna is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 44 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB, RegioJet a.s. to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Wizz Air to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation.
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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