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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
$69
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
It's difficult to get from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least once.
RE3+
RJ 387+
EC 279 · EC 205
74112 · EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103
RE3+
RJ 387 · RJ 253
RB30 · RJX 251
74045 · RJX 251
74045 · RJX 251
74047 · Bus RB30 · RJ 387 · EC 279
RB30 · RJX 251
74112 · EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103
74005 · RJ 387 · EC 279 · EC 205Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $463 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $411 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $463 (€379).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $130 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 7h 29m versus 6h 9m 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 Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74161 · ICE 501 · EC 1213 | On time 4:21 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 10h26 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
74112 · EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103 | 5:08 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h41 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74045 · RJX 251 | On time 6:30 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h19 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB30 · RJX 251 | On time 6:30 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h19 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74165 · ICE 503 · ICE 1215 | On time 6:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 10h16 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE6+ ICE 503 · ICE 1215 | On time 6:31 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 10h16 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
74005 · RJ 387 · RJ 253 | 7:04 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 9h45 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
74005 · RJ 387 · EC 279 · EC 205 | 7:04 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h45 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE3+ RJ 387 · RJ 253 | 7:04 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 9h45 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE3+ EC 279 · EC 205+ RJ 387 | On time 7:04 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h45 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74047 · Bus RB30 · RJ 387 · RJ 253 | 7:30 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 9h19 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74047 · Bus RB30 · RJ 387 · EC 279 | 7:30 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 8h19 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Chemnitz Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 14:04. The fastest train covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 45m |
First train 7:04 AM |
Last train 2:04 PM |
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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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