- 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
$240
Average price
$240
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
606 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bad Homburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bad Homburg to Vienna will cost around $240 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $240.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bad Homburg for Vienna on Sun, Aug 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 606 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 19 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 8 h 19 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 Bad Homburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $329 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bad Homburg to Vienna:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bad Homburg to Vienna costing on average $199.
A bus is $242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bad Homburg to Vienna costing on average $329.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (6h 47m by train vs 7h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $199 compared to roughly $151 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 Bad Homburg to Vienna trains for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:49 AM Bad Homburg V.d.h. Bahnhof | 11h58 | 11:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bad Homburg to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $134 but you can travel from only $61 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 376 miles (606 km) distance in 8h 13m.
Distance 376 miles (606 km) |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bad Homburg to Vienna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bad Homburg to Vienna trains use the Bad Homburg to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Bad Homburg and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bad Homburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Kronenhof, Pane e Vino, Golf Haus, Zur Traube
Wi-Fi is available at Bad Homburg. ATMs are available at Bad Homburg.
Ticket office support is available at Bad Homburg. Information desks are available at Bad Homburg.
Luggage storage is available at Bad Homburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bad Homburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bad Homburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bad Homburg.
Nearby hotels include Maritim Kurhaushotel Bad Homburg, Zur Traube, Steigenberger Bad Homburg, Johannisberg.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Ottakring Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Ottakring Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Wien Ottakring Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Wien Ottakring Bahnhof.
Available at Wien Ottakring Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Ottakring Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Ottakring Bahnhof.
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