- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
12 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
603 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 5 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Vienna on Tue, May 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 603 km distance in an average of 12 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 14 h 40 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.










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 $40. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $148 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna costing on average $148 (€120).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $158 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€81). The journey takes 10h 15m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h30 | 3:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h20 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h50 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h55 | 1:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h25 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h40 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h45 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h25 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h40 | 11:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h25 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 374 miles (603 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 374 miles (603 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) -> Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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