- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
One of the world's foremost museums with a vast collection of art and historical artifacts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esztergom to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $189.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $344 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Esztergom to Vienna:
A train is $325 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esztergom to Vienna costing on average $344 (€278).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
The journey is about 8m faster (2h 45m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly $57 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $77 (€62)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s..
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Esztergom to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:34, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 7:34 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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