How to travel from Hamburg to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €76.

Distance: 744 km

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€138

Average price

€195

Average price

€67

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Cheapest

11h 46m

Average total duration

11h 16m

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30m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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14h 51m

Average total duration

14h 21m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Hamburg to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM13h59
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:59PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
591One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM13h59
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:59PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
591One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW7750
06:30AM1h30
Hamburg Airport
08:00AMVienna International Airport
2071One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB NightjetNJ 491
08:10PM13h07
Hamburg Hbf
09:17AMVienna Hbf
651One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1081 · ICE 495
10:28PM12h19
Hamburg Hbf
10:47AMVienna Hbf
781One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 789 · ICE 29
12:01PM8h46
Hamburg Hbf
08:47PMVienna Hbf
1001One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00AM14h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:05PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30AM14h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
01:30AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM15h30
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
08:30AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
601One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4180 · DE4349
07:05AM14h10
Hamburg Airport
09:15PMVienna International Airport
1141One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4178 · DE4349
05:05PM4h10
Hamburg Airport
09:15PMVienna International Airport
1451One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4172 · DE4349
11:30AM9h45
Hamburg Airport
09:15PMVienna International Airport
1451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Vienna.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Hamburg to Vienna: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Hamburg is by taking a train, which costs on average €35.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Vienna:

A train is €10 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €44 from Hamburg to Vienna.

Taking a train costs €85 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €120 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Vienna from Hamburg is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 12 h 11 min of travel time.

Train takes 8 h 46 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 744 km from Hamburg to Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Vienna is:

  • 19 coaches a day.
  • 43 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Hamburg to Vienna:

  • Coaches mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Flights most often depart from Hamburg at Hamburg Airport and arrive in Vienna at Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Hamburg Hbf and tend to arrive in Vienna Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Vienna:

  • You can travel by coach between Hamburg and Vienna with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Vienna tickets for €44 on Omio.
  • You can go to Vienna from Hamburg by plane with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, KLM or Air France. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €120 with Eurowings from Hamburg to Vienna on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Hamburg to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight or ÖBB | Railjet. Cheap tickets can be found for €35 with ÖBB Nightjet from Hamburg to Vienna.

Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Vienna with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct coaches per day to take to Vienna with FlixBus.
  • You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Vienna with Eurowings or Austrian Airlines.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | ICE.

Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your journey from Hamburg to Vienna doesn't have to end in Vienna. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. If you’d like to add Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich to your Hamburg to Vienna trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Vienna today!
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