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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Berlin to Vienna
Fastest Journey
7 h 41 m
Average
8 h 55 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
524 km
Of the 23 trains that leave Berlin for Vienna every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Berlin to Vienna
 | Distance | 324 miles (523 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 32 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $34 (€30) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Berlin to Vienna cover the 324 miles (523 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 32 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $34 (€30), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $34 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.
Train providers: ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Vienna trains
Buy your official ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Berlin and Vienna from $34 (€30) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Berlin and Vienna. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy train between Berlin and Vienna, check Omio for ÖBB Nightjet trains offering this trip. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to take for this 324 miles (523 km) trip from Berlin to Vienna, Omio makes it easier than ever to find ÖBB Nightjet trains at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book train tickets online. Check the current ÖBB Nightjet train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Berlin to Vienna as well as relevant ticket information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and book your ÖBB Nightjet train on Omio. If you search for trains to Vienna from Berlin in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. With prices for ÖBB Nightjet trains between Berlin and Vienna starting at $34 (€30), buy your official ÖBB Nightjet tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip to Vienna from Berlin by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
ÖBB is one of the best options when traveling by train to Vienna from Berlin. Omio quickly shows you current ÖBB train schedules for the Berlin - Vienna route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance to Vienna from Berlin is around 324 miles (523 km) and the cheapest ÖBB one-way ticket you can book starts at $34 (€30). As you check the latest Berlin to Vienna train schedule from ÖBB for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Vienna safely. If you search for ÖBB tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect ÖBB ticket to Vienna from Berlin so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Trains from Berlin to Vienna
Vienna is a culturally rich city and one of the top destinations in Europe. It has lots of palaces, churches, and museums to explore, and there is much fun for solo travelers and those visiting as a group. The city is easily accessible by train, and you can take a train from Berlin to Vienna. Berlin is about 324 miles (523 km) from Vienna, and the fastest train takes about 7h 41min to get to Vienna. You can book the train from Berlin to Vienna using the Omio app.
Berlin to Vienna Train Time: Daily Departures
Around 40 trains make the trip from Berlin to Vienna every day. The departures include direct and connecting trains and a couple of night trains. Two companies provide the trains from Berlin to Vienna. On most days, the first train to Vienna departs the Berlin train station at around 4:13 a.m., and the last train departs at around 10:29 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Berlin to Vienna?
The journey from Berlin to Vienna is long but eventful. The two cities are about 324 miles (523 km) apart, but you’ll have several direct and connecting trains to get you to Vienna. The fastest train takes about 7h 41min to get to Vienna and includes no stops along the way. If you choose to take a connecting train, expect to be on the tracks for about 8h 30min on the fastest connecting trains.
Views from the cathedral in Berlin. Source: Shutterstock
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Berlin to Vienna?
Departure train stationBerlin Alexanderplatz in Berlin city center is the departure station. The station is easily accessible by bus, tram, or local train. The station offers many amenities, including parking, accessible restrooms, left luggage facilities, shops, restaurants, accessible services, ticket offices, vending machines, and elevators.
Arrival train stationVienna Central Station is the arrival station, and it is only 5min away from Vienna city center. You can access the train station by taking bus lines 13A and 69A, tram lines 18, D, and O, and the underground rail. Amenities at the station include shops, restaurants, accessible restrooms, parking, left luggage facilities, a rental car station, and ATMs. The station offers accessible services, an information desk, and a lost and found desk.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Vienna?
Deutsche Bahn and OBB are the two main train providers with trains from Berlin to Vienna. Deutsche Bahn is the main provider, providing more trains to Vienna, but OBB also has at least one departure every hour of the day. Both companies provide direct and connecting trains, but Deutsche Bahn trains are better since they have affordable fares. OBB provides two types of trains, the Railjet and ICE trains, the former providing both first- and second-class seats, with the latter only having second-class seats. Deutsche Bahn trains also offer first- and second-class seats. Read more about these train providers in the Omio journal, Window Seat.
Night trains Berlin
There are a couple of night trains traveling from Berlin to Vienna. After 6:00 p.m., at least eight trains depart Berlin for Vienna. Most of these are overnight sleeper trains, taking 12-13h to get to Vienna. Both Deutsche Bahn and OBB provide night trains to Vienna.
Deutsche Bahn trains from Berlin to Vienna
Deutsche Bahn is the main train provider on this route. They provide over 25 daily trains from Berlin to Vienna, with the fastest direct train taking about 7h 41min to get to Vienna. They have at least one train departing every hour, with the earliest train leaving at around 4:13 a.m. and their last departure is at around 10:29 p.m. They also provide connecting trains, and trains to Vienna for Berlin could have as many as four stops.
OBB trains from Berlin to Vienna
OBB is the other train provider on this route. They provide as many as 20 daily trains to Vienna from Berlin. Departures start at around 4:30 a.m. and end at around 10:29 p.m. They have at least one train departing every hour, and they offer both direct and connecting trains. OBB offers two kinds of trains for this trip, the OBB Railjet and OBB ICE.
Trains from Berlin to Vienna: Sustainable travel
Take the train from Berlin to Vienna for the most sustainable journey. Trains are considered the most sustainable means of transport for several reasons. First, trains use electricity for propulsion, which is a clean and renewable energy source, meaning they aren’t as polluting as fuel-burning modes of transport. Second, trains are designed to be sleek and aerodynamic, allowing them to move without any resistance, meaning they use less energy and are very efficient. Third, trains have adopted regenerative braking technologies and even the energy used in braking is stored up to be used elsewhere throughout the train.
Berlin to Vienna Deutsche Bahn Train: Services on board
Deutsche Bahn trains from Berlin to Vienna only offer first- and second-class seats. Each passenger will be allowed a maximum of four bags on the trains. Bikes and special sports gear are also welcome on the train and so are small pets in pet carriers. The trains are wheelchair-accessible, and accessible services are offered on the train and train stations. Amenities offered on Deutsche Bahn trains include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, comfortable large recliner seats, onboard restrooms, onboard food and drinks, and ample luggage storage. OBB trains offer first-class and second-class seats, but it all depends on the train. Passengers will be allowed a maximum of four bags on the train.Pets in pet carriers are welcome, and all OBB trains are wheelchair-accessible. Accessible services are offered on the trains, and wheelchairs are transported for free. Onboard amenities include free Wi-Fi, food and drinks, comfortable recliner seats, clean restrooms, power outlets, air conditioning, and extra-legroom (depending on the class).
How to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Vienna
Here is how you can get cheap train tickets from Berlin to Vienna. First, choose the slower trains. If the train route is served by high-speed and regular long-distance trains, choose the latter since they are more affordable. Second, be flexible. Being flexible allows you to travel on any day, allowing you to compare train fares for different days for the best deals. Third, book your train ticket in advance. Using the Omio app, you can book your train ticket months in advance, a move that allows you to get cheap train tickets. Lastly, for the best deals, great discounts, and affordable train fares, buy your train ticket using the Omio app.
Red tram in the streets of Vienna. Source: Shutterstock
To Vienna by train – travel tips
One of the most visually stunning cities in Europe, Vienna is full of beautiful art and architecture, elegant parks, countless museums, and palaces. Vienna is Austria’s financial and cultural capital and a place of great fun if you know where the hidden gems lie. A must-do in Vienna is visiting the Vienna State Opera to catch a performance. The opera house is famous because many great composers had their roots in Vienna, including Beethoven, Strauss, and Schoenberg. The 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace is another must-visit in Vienna. Double the size of the Palace of Versailles in Paris, this is one of the largest palaces in the world. The palace offers a lot of attractions, including the oldest zoo in the world, a labyrinth, a marble summerhouse, and splendid views from 200 feet up.
Other palaces you should visit in Vienna are the Belvedere Complex and Hofburg Imperial Palace. One of the tallest churches, St Stephen’s Cathedral, resides in Vienna. It is a beautiful church that reaches high into the Viennese sky and has some beautiful pieces of art you can enjoy inside. And if you want to taste authentic Viennese cuisine, there’s no better place than the Wiener Rathaus. No, it doesn’t only serve wieners, Wiener Rathaus serves all kinds of Viennese delicacies, and people travel from all over Europe for a taste of Wiener Rathaus. Before you leave, make sure you check out:
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Prater
- Karlskirche
- MuseumsQuartier
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Peterskirche
Travel Tips: Trains from Berlin to Vienna
Travel by train between Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.
Is international entry into Vienna from Berlin restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Berlin?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 11/17/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Vienna from Berlin closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from Austria to Germany is: Unrestricted.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Berlin from Vienna?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Berlin, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/6/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Berlin from Vienna.
There are a few train stations in Berlin to start your route from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. In Vienna you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Wien Westbahnhof and Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Berlin Hbf and need to travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Vienna most often arrive at Wien Westbahnhof and need to travel around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Vienna
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S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
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