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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
$0.00
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. 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 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $113 (€92) compared to roughly $113 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.39 (€0.32). The journey takes 6h 14m versus 5h 22m 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 Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:46 AM Heidenheim an der Brenz | 7h06 | 1:52 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:24 PM Heidenheim an der Brenz | 6h28 | 9:52 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Heidenheim an der Brenz to Vienna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 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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