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Belvedere Palace Museum
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$254
Fastest journey
11 h 38 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
788 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $254 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least 3 times.
10647 · ICE 827 · RJX 63
S8 · 26846 · ICE 827 · RJX 63
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 115
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 1213
DB S8 · RE1+
ICE 827+
RJX 63
S8 · 26846 · ICE 827 · RJX 63
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 115
DB S8 · RE1+
ICE 827+
RJX 63
DB S8 · RE6+
ICE 521+
EC 115
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 1213Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $287.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$287 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration Fastest 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 23m Average total duration 22h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 22h 53m.
Tickets start at around $287 (€235) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-281.59 (€-230.47). The journey takes 10h 24m versus 8h 43m 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 Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · 26846 · ICE 827 · RJX 63 | On time 1:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h38 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S8 · RE1+ ICE 827+ RJX 63 | On time 1:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h38 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 115 | 2:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h38 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S8 · 89746 · ICE 521 · EC 1213 | On time 2:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h53 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S8 · RE6+ ICE 521+ EC 115 | 2:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h38 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DB S8 · RE6+ ICE 521+ EC 1213 | On time 2:54 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 11h53 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $287 (€235) but you can travel from only $101 (€83) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 20:41, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 489 miles (788 km) distance in 13h 32m.
Distance 489 miles (788 km) |
Average train duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $287 (€235) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 13h 32m |
First train 8:41 PM |
Last train 8:41 PM |
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Prices are high by Central European standards, especially near the station, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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