- 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
$34
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bregenz to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bregenz to Vienna will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 15 trains that leave Bregenz for Vienna on Wed, Jul 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct trains cover the 500 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 21 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest trains will take 7 h 42 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.
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RJX19977+
IC 649
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IC 649
79215
RJX19977
EC 13473+
RJX19985+
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79215Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bregenz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bregenz to Vienna:
A bus is $14 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bregenz to Vienna costing on average $64 (€64).
A bus is $111 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bregenz to Vienna costing on average $162 (€162).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€64) compared to roughly $109 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€45). The journey takes 7h 34m versus 6h 35m 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet.
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 Bregenz to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EC 95 · EC 1213 | 7:02 AM Bregenz station | 7h45 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19911+ IC 645 | 7:11 AM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19911+ IC 645 | 7:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h52 | 3:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19911+ RJ 551 | 7:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19911 | 7:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h21 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1+ EC 13473+ RJX19985 | 8:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
R 1+ EC 13473+ RJX19985 | 8:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h21 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 1+ EC 13473+ RJX19985+ IC 647 | 8:11 AM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
R 1+ EC 13473+ RJX19985+ IC 647 | 8:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h52 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 97+ ICE 1215 | 9:02 AM Bregenz station | 7h45 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19977+ RJ 113 | 9:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19977+ IC 649 | 9:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h52 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19977+ IC 649 | 9:11 AM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19977 | 9:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h21 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | 10:11 AM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
R 1+ RJX13477 | 10:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
R 1+ RJX13477 | 10:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h21 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | 10:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h52 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 99 · EC 1217 | 11:02 AM Bregenz station | 7h45 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915+ IC 743 | 11:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h52 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915+ RJ 555 | 11:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915+ IC 743 | 11:11 AM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915 | 11:11 AM Bregenz station | 7h21 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1+ RJX13479+ IC 745 | 12:11 PM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
R 1+ RJX13479 | 12:11 PM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
REX 1+ RJX19917+ IC 747 | 1:11 PM Bregenz station | 8h16 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
REX 1+ RJX19917 · RJX19957 | 1:11 PM Bregenz station | 7h46 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
79223 | 3:10 PM Bregenz station | 7h42 | 10:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
79223 | 3:13 PM Bregenz Riedenburg Bahnhst (Schendlinger Straße) | 7h39 | 10:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
79215 | 5:10 AM Bregenz station | 7h42 | 12:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
79215 | 5:13 AM Bregenz Riedenburg Bahnhst (Schendlinger Straße) | 7h39 | 12:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bregenz to Vienna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 6h 51m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€27) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Home to Klimt’s The Kiss and outstanding Austrian art in a Baroque palace. A top stop for art lovers and one of Vienna’s signature museums.
Albertina combines major temporary shows with prints, drawings, and modern art. Its state rooms and central location make it especially appealing.
Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, then served with lemon or potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of the city’s traditional cuisine.
Slow-cooked boiled beef in broth, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A beloved imperial-era Viennese specialty.
Thin pancakes filled with apricot jam, quark, or curd cheese and baked with butter. A comforting dessert found in classic Viennese kitchens.
Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
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 Bregenz 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 Bregenz to Vienna trains use the Bregenz to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Bregenz and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bregenz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Poseidon, Gasthof Lamm
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bregenz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bregenz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bregenz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bregenz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bregenz: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Messmer, Hotel Weißes Kreuz, Hotel Ibis Bregenz.
Bregenz, Schendlinger Straße (Riedenburg Bahnhst) is 2 km from Bregenz city centre. Public transport options include:
Bregenz, Schendlinger Straße (Riedenburg Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bregenz, Schendlinger Straße (Riedenburg Bahnhst).
Bregenz Hafen 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 Bregenz Hafen.
ATMs are available at Bregenz Hafen.
Available at Bregenz Hafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bregenz Hafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bregenz Hafen.
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 Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
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