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Belvedere Palace Museum
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
10 h 12 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
703 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1543 · ICE 785 · EC 1217
IC 2443 · ICE 585 · RJX 69
ICE 847 · RJ 177
ICE 845 · ICE 1185 · ICE 211+
IC 747
ICE 1547 · ICE 789 · EC 1219
IC 2443+
ICE 585+
RJX 69
IC 2443 · ICE 585 · RJX 69
ICE 1547 · ICE 789 · EC 213 · RJX 19919
ICE 1543 · ICE 785 · EC 1217
ICE 1547 · ICE 789 · EC 1219Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 436 miles (703 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $157 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 33m Average total duration 17h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $157 (€129).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 17h 3m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€131) compared to roughly $198 (€162) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 9h 56m versus 8h 16m 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 Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1543 · ICE 785 · EC 1217 | On time 8:05 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 10h42 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2443 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 | On time 9:20 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 10h12 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 585+ RJX 69+ IC 2443 | Delayed 8:27 AM 9:20 AMBielefeld Hbf | 10h12 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 585+ IC 2443 · IC 745+ RJX 69 | Delayed 8:27 AM 9:20 AMBielefeld Hbf | 10h43 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 845 · ICE 1185 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 9:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 11h25 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 845 · ICE 1185 · ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 9:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 10h54 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 847 · RJ 177 | On time 11:38 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 12h11 | 11:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bielefeld Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 436 miles (703 km) distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 436 miles (703 km) |
Average train duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 9h 20m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
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Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
One of Vienna’s premier art museums, famous for its graphic arts collection and major temporary exhibitions in a historic Habsburg residence.
World-class fine arts museum with imperial collections spanning Old Masters, antiquities, and decorative arts in a monumental historic building.
Vienna’s central square and one of the city’s busiest meeting points, surrounded by major historic architecture and shopping streets.
The grand boulevard encircling the historic center, lined with some of Vienna’s most important public buildings and monuments.
A lively cultural district with major museums, courtyards, and event spaces, popular with both visitors and locals.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin, breaded and fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, classically served with apple horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A famous old Viennese specialty.
Viennese-style goulash, slower-cooked than the Hungarian version and often rich with onions and paprika, commonly eaten with bread or dumplings.
A world-famous fine dining restaurant offering refined Austrian cuisine and exceptional service in a modern park-side setting.
A beloved classic Viennese inn serving schnitzel, goulash, and seasonal Austrian dishes in a cozy, old-style setting.
A renowned traditional Viennese restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and classic Austrian specialties in an elegant setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially near the station, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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