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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Vienna will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
4810 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915
RE5+
ICE 267+
RJX 65+
IC 647
4208 · ICE 267+
967
RE5+
ICE 913 · ICE 1215
4806 · ICE 117 · RJX 19977
4806 · ICE 117 · RJX 19977
4810 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915
RE3+
ICE 117+
RJX19977
RE3+
ICE 117+
RJX19977+
RJ 113
4208 · ICE 267 · RJX 65Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration Fastest 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Vienna:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Vienna costing on average $134 (€108).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
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Direct services run with Westbahn.
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 Friedrichshafen to Vienna trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RE5+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 7:04 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 7h53 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 7:04 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 7h28 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Friedrichshafen to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 6h 58m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 58m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, 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 bars.
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