- Must visit
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
$63
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
757 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 4 trains that leave Gelsenkirchen for Vienna on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 757 km distance in an average of 11 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 12 h 48 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 Gelsenkirchen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$169 Average price | $147 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Gelsenkirchen to Vienna:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Tickets start at around $169 (€139) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-149.91 (€-122.69). The journey takes 10h 5m versus 10h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Gelsenkirchen to Vienna trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:34 AM Gelsenkirchen | 9h58 | 5:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:34 AM Gelsenkirchen | 10h13 | 9:47 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:48 PM Gelsenkirchen | 16h32 | 5:20 AM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 470 miles (757 km) distance in 9h 58m.
Distance 470 miles (757 km) |
Average train duration 10h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 9h 58m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 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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