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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
$85
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 36 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paderborn to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paderborn to Vienna will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 7 trains that leave Paderborn for Vienna on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 670 km distance in an average of 9 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 9 h 44 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 Paderborn to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration Fastest 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Vienna:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Vienna costing on average $161 (€132).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
The journey is about 12m faster (9h 19m by train vs 9h 31m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($161 (€132) vs $169 (€138)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paderborn to Vienna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:48 AM Paderborn | 10h15 | 4:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Paderborn | 9h44 | 4:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:48 AM Paderborn | 9h52 | 5:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:48 AM Paderborn | 9h44 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Paderborn | 9h05 | 6:53 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Paderborn | 9h43 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Paderborn | 9h43 | 8:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paderborn to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 8h 59m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average train duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 8h 59m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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