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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$207
Fastest journey
10 h 3 m
Average duration
10 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna will cost around $207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 4 trains that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Vienna on Mon, Jun 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 769 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 3 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 10 h 36 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$169 Average price | $197 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 39m Average total duration 19h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna costing on average $169 (€136).
A bus is $117 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 19h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (8h 54m by train vs 9h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $169 (€136) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:24 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h08 | 4:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h16 | 5:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:06 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h34 | 6:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Vienna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€51) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 477 miles (769 km) distance in 9h 26m.
Distance 477 miles (769 km) |
Average train duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€51) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 9h 26m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 8:54 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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