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Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riga to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Vienna will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Riga to Vienna without transferring at least 3 times.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Riga to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 684 miles (1102 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $105 Average price |
30h 5m Average total duration 29h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 8m Average total duration 21h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Vienna:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riga to Vienna costing on average $105 (€85).
A train is $111 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Vienna costing on average $199 (€162).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 38m.
Train takes on average 29h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Vienna trains for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 PM Riga | 29h35 | 10:30 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Riga to Vienna run on average 1 times per day, taking around 29h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€72) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 14:10. The fastest train covers the 684 miles (1102 km) distance in 29h 35m.
Distance 684 miles (1102 km) |
Average train duration 29h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€72) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 29h 35m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 2:10 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
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