- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
€105
Average price
€130
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 30 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
937 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Amsterdam will cost around €130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €105.
Of the 24 buses that leave Vienna for Amsterdam on Fri, Aug 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct buses cover the 937 km distance in an average of 17 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest buses will take 19 h 15 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 Vienna to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 582 miles (937 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price | €213 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 23m Average total duration 18h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg 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 Vienna to Amsterdam:
A bus is €97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average €175.
A bus is €135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average €213.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 42m.
Bus takes on average 18h 53m.
You'll arrive about -8h -47m sooner (18h 53m by bus vs 11h 6m by car) and save roughly €-10.90 compared to fuel and tolls (€78 vs €67). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €61 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Amsterdam buses for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h35 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h40 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h00 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h25 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h50 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h50 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h25 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h55 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h10 | 8:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h45 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h50 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h05 | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h00 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h45 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 22h15 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h15 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 24h00 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h50 | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h00 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h35 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h55 | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h45 | 12:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h00 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 22h25 | 2:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
30499 · 1661 | 4:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 26h40 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Amsterdam run on average 20 times per day, taking around 18h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €49 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 582 miles (937 km) distance in 16h 35m.
Distance 582 miles (937 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
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Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Amsterdam buses use the Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk). Use this guide to compare Vienna and Amsterdam 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.
Vienna, Erdberg is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, Erdberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and cafes available on site.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM machines located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, Erdberg.
Available at Vienna, Erdberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, Erdberg: Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
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