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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €110.

Distance: 524 km

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Train
Bus
Flight

€104

Average price

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€508

Average price

8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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30m

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10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 30m

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30m

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5h 54m

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2h 54m

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM8h45
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM8h45
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS230
    3:10 PM1h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:25 PMVienna International Airport
    4221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 173 · RJ 255
    9:28 AM9h21
    Berlin Hbf
    6:49 PMVienna Hbf
    1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 173+RegioJet a.s.RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
    9:28 AM10h50
    Berlin Hbf
    8:18 PMVienna Hbf
    1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 173 · RJ 255
    9:28 AM9h21
    Berlin Hbf
    6:49 PMVienna Hbf
    2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM9h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM9h10
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM9h15
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    4:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8052 · EW754
    11:10 AM3h55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:05 PMVienna International Airport
    2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO225
    11:20 AM7h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:45 PMVienna International Airport
    2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1774+KLMKL1905
    10:50 AM8h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:10 PMVienna International Airport
    3021One-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 €25.

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Vienna costing on average €35.

A bus is €85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Vienna costing on average €110.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The Berlin to Vienna distance is approximately 524 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Vienna is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 42 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 Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Wizz Air to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ÖBB | Nightjet, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ÖBB | Nightjet, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB.
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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