- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$60
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$174
Fastest journey on Oct 08
8 h
Average journey duration on Oct 08
8 h 3 m
Trains on Oct 08
55
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Vienna will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103
IC 2445+
RJ 175+
EC 207
IC 2443+
RJ 383+
EC 283 · EC 107
IC 2441+
RJ 177
IC 2449+
RJ 171+
EC 279 · EC 205
EC 459+
RJ 277+
EC 103
EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJX 67
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+
RJX 67
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJX 65Trains from Leipzig to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 905 · 4001 · RJX 61 | Delayed 11:10 PM 1:09 AMLeipzig Hbf | 10h23 | 9:37 AM 9:37 AMVienna | 2 transfers | |
EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103 | Delayed 3:49 AM 5:49 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h00 | 1:49 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
EC 459+ RJ 277+ EC 103 | Delayed 3:49 AM 5:49 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h00 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65+ IC 647+ ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 | Delayed 9:13 AM 7:27 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h36 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1507 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1507 · ICE 211+ RJX19917 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1507 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h59 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 9:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
RJX 261+ ICE 1558 · ICE 1009 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2443+ RJ 383+ EC 283 · EC 107 | 1:39 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h10 | 9:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 509 · EC 1219 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 509+ EC 1219 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 10:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 1219 | On time 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 501 · EC 1213 | On time 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 2:47 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
ICE 501+ EC 1213 | On time 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE50 · RJX 251 | 6:00 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h49 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
16505 · RJX 251 | On time 6:00 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h49 | 2:49 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 2:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 1213 | On time 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 2:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1501+ EC 1213 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1501+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2449+ RJ 171+ EC 279 · EC 205 | 7:25 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h24 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | On time 7:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 3:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 7:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h36 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 65+ ICE 1003 · ICE 1654 | On time 7:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 703+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h14 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJX 67 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67+ ICE 1005 · ICE 1652 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h36 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2447 · RJ 173 · EC 281 · REX 22359 | On time 9:39 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h23 | 7:02 PM Wien Handelskai | 4 transfers | |
ICE 505 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 505 · EC 1217 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505+ EC 1217 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505 · ICE 119+ RJX19915 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 8h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1505+ EC 1217 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ RJX19915 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
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Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leipzig to Vienna trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
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