- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 23
CHF 64
Average ticket price on Oct 23
CHF 86
Fastest journey on Oct 23
11 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 23
12 h 3 m
Buses on Oct 23
13
Distance
578 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Vienna will cost around CHF 86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 64.
On Fri, Oct 23, we found 13 buses from Heidelberg to Vienna, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 23 the direct buses cover the 578 km distance in an average of 12 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 35 m .
On Fri, Oct 23 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Heidelberg to Vienna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 26 but you can travel from only CHF 7 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 359 miles (578 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 359 miles (578 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 26 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Heidelberg to Vienna.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF 67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price CHF 83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF 67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF 58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h24 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF 65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF 54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 14h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF 58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 56 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Vienna buses for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h55 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h40 | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 14h10 | 8:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 13h25 | 7:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 14h53 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 13h15 | 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h15 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 15h24 | 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 14h09 | 7:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 11h55 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 11h35 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
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Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, then served with lemon or potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of the city’s traditional cuisine.
Slow-cooked boiled beef in broth, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A beloved imperial-era Viennese specialty.
Thin pancakes filled with apricot jam, quark, or curd cheese and baked with butter. A comforting dessert found in classic Viennese kitchens.
Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) -> Stephansplatz
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Most Heidelberg to Vienna buses use the Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station pair, with some services arriving at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Vienna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
Available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Elevators, ramps.
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant 1 (in the station), Restaurant 2 (in the station), Restaurant 3 (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz.
Available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Elevators, ramps.
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