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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $267.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $592 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Leipzig to Vienna:
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $540 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $592 (€487).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€123) compared to roughly $135 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.21 (€-11.69). The journey takes 8h 5m versus 6h 50m 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 Leipzig to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 905 · 4001 · RJX 61 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:11 AMLeipzig Hbf | 10h21 | 9:56 AM 9:56 AMVienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 905 · ICE 1211 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:16 AMLeipzig Hbf | 11h31 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905+ RE1 · RJX 61 | Delayed 11:16 PM 1:16 AMLeipzig Hbf | 10h16 | 9:56 AM 9:56 AMVienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 459+ RJ 277+ EC 103 | Delayed 4:11 AM 5:49 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h00 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 459 · RJ 277 · EC 103 | Delayed 4:11 AM 5:49 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h00 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 61+ ICE 905 | Delayed 1:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h16 | 3:02 AM 3:02 AMVienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 501 · EC 1213 | On time 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1213+ ICE 501 | Delayed 8:21 AM 5:41 AMLeipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE50 · RJX 251 | On time 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 Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 1213 | On time 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 | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | On time 7:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65+ ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 | Delayed 9:13 AM 7:27 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 387+ EC 279 · EC 205+ IC 2449 | 7:38 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h11 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2595 · 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 Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67+ ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 | Delayed 11:13 AM 9:27 AMLeipzig 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 | |
ICE 505+ 79023+ RJX 19915 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 505 · EC 1217 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217+ ICE 505 | Delayed 12:21 PM 9:55 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505+ RE5 · 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 Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DB S5X+ EC 1217+ ICE 1505 | On time 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1505+ DB S3+ ICE 119 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 837 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h09 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 837 · ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h24 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1007+ RJX 69+ ICE 1650 | Delayed 10:16 AM 11:27 AMLeipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ ICE 211 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Vienna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 7h 37m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average train duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection and blockbuster exhibitions, plus Monet, Picasso, and modern masters.
Art museum complex in a Baroque palace, best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and strong Austrian art holdings.
The atmospheric old core of the city, ideal for walking among grand streets, churches, and imperial-era architecture.
Vienna’s famous ring boulevard lined with monumental buildings, best explored on foot, by tram, or from cafes nearby.
A vast public park and leisure area famous for open green space, long walking routes, and the Giant Ferris Wheel area.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet, breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef served in broth with apple-horseradish and chive sauces. It is a classic Viennese dish strongly tied to imperial-era cuisine.
Crisp fried chicken, often served with lemon and salad or potato salad. It is a traditional Austrian favorite also common in Vienna.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and a park-side setting.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for Tafelspitz and refined boiled beef specialties in an elegant classic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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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 Meidling Bahnhof. 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 Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
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 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.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
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