- Must visit
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
$52
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amberg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amberg to Vienna will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 3 trains that leave Amberg for Vienna on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 56 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 Amberg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $260 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Amberg to Vienna:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amberg to Vienna costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $213 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amberg to Vienna costing on average $260 (€211).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (4h 26m by train vs 5h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $103 (€83) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amberg to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 · ICE 983 · RJX 63 | On time 6:23 AM Amberg station | 7h09 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
3556 · ICE 1501 · EC 1213 | On time 7:25 AM Amberg station | 7h22 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
3556 · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | 7:25 AM Amberg station | 7h07 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
3555 · 4857 · 27113 · 27977 | 7:27 AM Amberg station | 7h05 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
3555 · 4857 · 27113 · EC 1213 | On time 7:27 AM Amberg station | 7h20 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers |
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Trains from Amberg to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
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Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with monumental buildings, ideal for walking, tram rides, and understanding the city’s imperial urban design.
Formal imperial gardens and viewpoints around Schönbrunn Palace, ideal for walking and among the city’s most photogenic open spaces.
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, 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 bars.
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