- Must visit
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
$173
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freising to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freising to Vienna will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 1 trains that leave Freising for Vienna on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 343 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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 Freising to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freising to Vienna:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freising to Vienna costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $238 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freising to Vienna costing on average $293 (€236).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (4h 47m by train vs 4h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€106) compared to roughly $95 (€77) 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 Freising to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:14 PM Freising | 5h18 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Freising to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 213 miles (343 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 213 miles (343 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€60) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 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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