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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Buses per day
14
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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 14 buses that leave Heidelberg for Vienna on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 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 Tue, Jun 09 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 359 miles (578 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $139 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Vienna:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Vienna costing on average $139 (€113).
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Vienna costing on average $144 (€117).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $155 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€82). The journey takes 9h 51m versus 7h 36m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h11 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Vienna buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 14h53 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 11h55 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 16h44 | 3:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h45 | 1:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 13h56 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 14h31 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 15h14 | 6:20 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 | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h25 | 10:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h05 | 9:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 13h15 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h55 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h40 | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h40 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 14h20 | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Heidelberg to Vienna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) if you book in advance.
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 11h 55m.
Distance 359 miles (578 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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