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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
$24
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Passau to Vienna will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Passau to Vienna without transferring at least once.
IC 843+
R 50
R 50+
RJX13483
RJX19937+
R 50
EC 1219+
REX 50
R 50+
IC 843
REX 50+
RJX13477
REX 50+
RJX19985
REX 50+
RJX13477
REX 50+
RJX13479
REX 50+
RJX19983Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Passau to Vienna:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Vienna costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 3h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Passau to Vienna trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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REX 50+ EC 1219 | 7:36 PM Passau Hbf | 3h11 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 · REX 51+ RJX19919 | 7:36 PM Passau Hbf | 2h56 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50+ IC 843 | 8:37 PM Passau Hbf | 3h26 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX13483 | 8:37 PM Passau Hbf | 2h55 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX19937 | 9:37 PM Passau Hbf | 2h58 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX 769 | 4:07 AM Passau Hbf | 3h25 | 7:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ NJ 13487 | 4:07 AM Passau Hbf | 3h51 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX 761 | 5:36 AM Passau Hbf | 2h56 | 8:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 543 | 5:59 AM Passau Hbf | 3h04 | 9:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX19979 | 6:17 AM Passau Hbf | 3h15 | 9:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ NJ 40421 | 6:17 AM Passau Hbf | 3h31 | 9:48 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 545 | 6:47 AM Passau Hbf | 3h16 | 10:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 547 | 7:49 AM Passau Hbf | 3h14 | 11:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 549 | 8:37 AM Passau Hbf | 3h26 | 12:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX19981 | 8:37 AM Passau Hbf | 2h55 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50 · R 51+ ICE 1211 | 9:33 AM Passau Hbf | 3h14 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50 · R 51+ RJX19975 | 9:33 AM Passau Hbf | 2h59 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 50+ RJX19983 | 10:45 AM Passau Hbf | 2h47 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 643 | 10:45 AM Passau Hbf | 3h18 | 2:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ EC 1213 | 11:37 AM Passau Hbf | 3h10 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX 186 | 11:37 AM Passau Hbf | 2h55 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX19985 | 12:45 PM Passau Hbf | 2h47 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 647 | 12:45 PM Passau Hbf | 3h18 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50 · R 51+ RJX19977 | 1:33 PM Passau Hbf | 2h59 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50 · R 51+ ICE 1215 | 1:33 PM Passau Hbf | 3h14 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 50+ IC 741 | 2:45 PM Passau Hbf | 3h18 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX13477 | 2:45 PM Passau Hbf | 2h47 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX13477 | 2:48 PM Passau Hbf | 2h44 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 741 | 2:48 PM Passau Hbf | 3h15 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ EC 1217 | 3:37 PM Passau Hbf | 3h10 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX19915 | 3:37 PM Passau Hbf | 2h55 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX19915 | 3:40 PM Passau Hbf | 2h52 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ EC 1217 | 3:40 PM Passau Hbf | 3h07 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX13479 | 4:45 PM Passau Hbf | 2h47 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 745 | 4:45 PM Passau Hbf | 3h18 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ R 51+ RJX19957 | 5:33 PM Passau Hbf | 2h59 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 50+ R 51+ IC 747 | 5:33 PM Passau Hbf | 3h30 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50+ IC 749 | 6:37 PM Passau Hbf | 3h26 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Passau to Vienna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
A major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, housed in the historic Belvedere palaces and gardens.
A leading museum for graphic arts and major temporary exhibitions, with a celebrated collection and central location by the State Opera.
The UNESCO-listed old town is the essential area for first-time visitors, filled with major sights, elegant streets, and imperial atmosphere.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with monumental buildings, ideal for walking, tram rides, and understanding the city’s imperial urban design.
Formal imperial gardens and viewpoints around Schönbrunn Palace, ideal for walking and among the city’s most photogenic open spaces.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef simmered in broth and served with classic sides such as apple-horseradish and chive sauce. It is one of Vienna’s most traditional imperial dishes.
A rich Viennese beef goulash, typically served with sausage, fried egg, and pickles. It is a hearty tavern favorite with roots in the city’s working-class cuisine.
One of Vienna’s leading fine dining restaurants, offering modern Austrian cuisine with exceptional technique and a refined 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 dishes, with polished service and a classic atmosphere.
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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Vienna Hbf, Vienna -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
The train connection between Passau and Vienna is efficient and convenient, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore these two beautiful cities. The journey is serviced by several providers including ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, and ÖBB | REX. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a comfortable ride while taking in scenic views along the way.
Traveling from Passau to Vienna takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes. There are 2 direct connections available each day, departing from Passau Hbf and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof;Wien Meidling Bahnhof.
The first daily train from Passau to Vienna departs at 06:24 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful sights of Austria's capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 07:40 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their adventures before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Passau to Vienna is €25. The average ticket price typically hovers around €53, providing travelers with a range of options depending on their booking preferences and timing.
Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, is a stunning example of Baroque architecture that dates back to the 17th century. Its significance lies not only in its grandeur but also as a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbol of Austria's imperial history. Unique features include its beautifully landscaped gardens, ornate rooms like the Great Gallery, and an impressive collection of historical artifacts that transport you back to royal life.
St. Stephen's Cathedral stands proudly at the heart of Vienna with roots tracing back to Romanesque times; it has been a witness to countless historical events over centuries. This iconic Gothic structure holds immense significance as both a spiritual center for Catholics and an architectural marvel showcasing intricate details such as its colorful tiled roof and towering spire. What sets it apart are elements like the catacombs beneath where notable figures rest, along with breathtaking views from its observation deck.
Belvedere Palace consists of two magnificent baroque palaces set amidst lush gardens designed by renowned architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt in the early 18th century. It serves not just as an exquisite representation of aristocratic lifestyle but also houses one of Austria’s most important art collections including works by Gustav Klimt—most famously "The Kiss." The unique feature here is how each palace offers distinct artistic experiences: Upper Belvedere showcases masterpieces while Lower Belvedere highlights temporary exhibitions against opulent interiors.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Passau 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.

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