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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 57 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Vienna will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 7 buses that leave Padua for Vienna on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 462 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua 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 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $79 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Padua to Vienna:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Vienna costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Vienna costing on average $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $177 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€95). The journey takes 8h 17m versus 6h 31m 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Vienna buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:40 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h50 | 8:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h30 | 7:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h40 | 6:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h25 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h15 | 9:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h55 | 9:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 10h25 | 4:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Padua to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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 bars.
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