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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
$122
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fulda to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fulda to Vienna will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 3 trains that leave Fulda for Vienna on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 550 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 36 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 7 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 Fulda to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $143 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Fulda to Vienna:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fulda to Vienna costing on average $143 (€117).
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fulda to Vienna costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
You'll arrive about 2h 58m sooner (4h 30m by train vs 7h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $74 (€60) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
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 Fulda to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:56 AM Fulda | 8h07 | 5:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 AM Fulda | 7h36 | 5:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Fulda | 7h36 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Fulda to Vienna run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (550 km) distance in 6h 51m.
Distance 341 miles (550 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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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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