How to travel from Vienna to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Berlin 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 47m. 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

€101

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€239

Average price

9h 2m

Average total duration

8h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 12m

Average total duration

9h 42m

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30m

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5h 47m

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Fastest

2h 47m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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

Most popular airline

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from Vienna to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM9h05
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
07:45AM12h00
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
07:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS239
09:00PM1h15
Vienna International Airport
10:15PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
3751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206 · EC 280+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 176
08:10AM8h18
Vienna Hbf
04:28PMBerlin Hbf
571One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 252 · RJ 172
11:10AM9h19
Vienna Hbf
08:29PMBerlin Hbf
601One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 206 · EC 280 · RJ 176
08:10AM8h18
Vienna Hbf
04:28PMBerlin Hbf
801One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM9h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:55PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM9h05
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
05:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM9h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
05:55PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
351One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW753 · EW6
09:00AM7h10
Vienna International Airport
04:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1201One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9753 · EW9044
02:45PM4h55
Vienna International Airport
07:40PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1301One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9751 · EW9042
09:35AM6h10
Vienna International Airport
03:45PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1501One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Vienna to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €25.

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

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

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

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

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The Vienna to Berlin distance is approximately 524 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Berlin is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Berlin 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 Vienna to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Smartwings, SWISS, Norwegian Air, LOT Polish Airlines, TUIfly to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Regiojet, ÖBB to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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