- 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
€151
Average price
€162
Fastest journey
10 h 41 m
Average duration
10 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
727 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund Airport to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Airport to Vienna will cost around €162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €151.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dortmund Airport for Vienna on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 727 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 41 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 10 h 54 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 451 miles (727 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration Fastest 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Airport to Vienna:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Airport to Vienna costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Tickets start at around €115 compared to roughly €164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 8h 59m 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 Dortmund Airport to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:38 AM Dortmund Airport | 10h54 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Dortmund Airport | 11h26 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:38 AM Dortmund Airport | 11h02 | 8:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dortmund Airport to Vienna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €42 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 16:13. The fastest train covers the 451 miles (727 km) distance in 10h 9m.
Distance 451 miles (727 km) |
Average train duration 9h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 10h 9m |
First train 6:31 AM |
Last train 4:13 PM |
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Vienna Hbf -> Stephansplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund Airport 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 Dortmund Airport to Vienna trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Dortmund Airport and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof 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 Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
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