- 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
$0.00
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Belgrade to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Belgrade to Vienna without transferring at least 5 times.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belgrade to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $284 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Belgrade to Vienna:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Belgrade to Vienna costing on average $50 (€40).
A train is $242 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belgrade to Vienna costing on average $284 (€232).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Train takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $175 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134 (€109). The journey takes 12h 20m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Belgrade to Vienna trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Belgrade | 10h20 | 4:20 PM Vienna | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Belgrade | 10h20 | 6:20 PM Vienna | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Belgrade | 10h20 | 10:20 PM Vienna | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Belgrade | 15h18 | 9:18 AM Vienna | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Belgrade | 16h20 | 2:20 PM Vienna | 5 transfers |
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Trains from Belgrade to Vienna run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average train duration 12h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 20m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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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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