- Must visit
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
$43
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
12 h 27 m
Average duration
12 h 48 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
765 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Vienna will cost around $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 40 trains that leave Rome for Vienna on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 765 km distance in an average of 12 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 27 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 13 h 8 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.
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IC 843Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $110 Average price | $313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Rome to Vienna:
A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Vienna costing on average $110 (€90).
A train is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Vienna costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 50m.
Bus takes on average 15h 5m.
The journey is about 7m faster (10h 50m by train vs 10h 57m by car) and roughly $242 (€199) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€58) vs $313 (€257)). 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Rome to Vienna trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9904+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 17h52 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9904+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 18h23 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8900+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 17h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8900+ RJX 130 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 18h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8900+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 18h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9966+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 17h33 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9966+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 17h02 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9908+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 16h52 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9908+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 17h23 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8924+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 16h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8924+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 17h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8924+ RJX 130 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 17h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9968+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 16h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9968+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 16h27 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8954+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 16h38 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8954+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 16h07 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9912+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 15h52 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9912+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 16h23 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8904+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 16h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8904+ RJX 130 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 16h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8904+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 15h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9972+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 15h27 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9972+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 15h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8956+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 15h07 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8956+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 15h38 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9916+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 15h23 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9916+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 14h52 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8906+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 14h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8906+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 15h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8906+ RJX 130 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 15h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9974+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 14h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9974+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 14h27 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9920+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 14h20 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9920+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 13h49 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8908+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 13h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8908+ NJ 40236 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 22h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8908+ RJX 130 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 14h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8908+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 14h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8908+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 20h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9976+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 13h27 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9976+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 13h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
9924+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 12h52 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9924+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 13h23 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8910+ NJ 40236 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 21h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8910+ RJX 130 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 13h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8910+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 12h37 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8910+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 13h08 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8910+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 19h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9978+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h27 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9978+ RJ 82+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8914+ RJX 130 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 12h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8914+ NJ 40236 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 20h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8914+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 18h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8916+ RJX 130 | 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 11h12 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8916+ NJ 40236 | 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 19h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8916+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 12:55 PM Rome Termini | 17h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8918+ NJ 40236 | 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 17h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8918+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 2:55 PM Rome Termini | 15h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8928+ NJ 40236 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 16h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8928+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 3:55 PM Rome Termini | 14h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8920+ NJ 40236 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 15h03 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8920+ NJ 236+ EC 463 | 4:55 PM Rome Termini | 13h37 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 40294 | 6:10 PM Rome Tiburtina | 14h56 | 9:06 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome to Vienna run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 20:24. The fastest train covers the 475 miles (765 km) distance in 14h 2m.
Distance 475 miles (765 km) |
Average train duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 2m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 8:24 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
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 Rome and Vienna offers a convenient and scenic way to travel between these two iconic cities. Passengers can choose from several providers, including ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), and ÖBB | Railjet. With comfortable seating options and stunning views along the route, this journey is perfect for those looking to experience both culture-rich destinations without the hassle of flying.
Traveling from Rome to Vienna takes approximately 11 hours and 47 minutes. There is 1 direct connection available per day, departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
The first daily journey from Rome departs at 14:35, while the last train leaves for Vienna at 19:17. This schedule allows travelers ample time to explore both cities and enjoy their unique attractions before embarking on their journey.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Rome and Vienna is €29. The average ticket price typically hovers around €89, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.
Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when it was transformed from a hunting lodge into an opulent baroque palace. Its significance lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also as a symbol of Austria's imperial past and cultural heritage; today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique features include its stunning gardens adorned with fountains and sculptures, along with the Gloriette offering breathtaking views over Vienna.
St. Stephen's Cathedral stands proudly at the heart of Vienna’s historic center and has been an iconic landmark since its construction began in 1137; it serves as both a religious site and national symbol for Austrians throughout centuries. The cathedral holds immense significance due to its role in major historical events such as coronations and funerals of Austrian rulers while showcasing remarkable Gothic architecture blended with Romanesque elements. One unique feature is its striking tiled roof decorated with colorful patterns representing various symbols including the coat-of-arms of Vienna.
Belvedere Palace consists of two magnificent Baroque palaces set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens that were originally commissioned by Prince Eugene of Savoy in the early 18th century; this masterpiece reflects his wealth and status within European aristocracy. It plays an important role today not just for tourists but also art lovers, housing one of Austria’s most significant collections featuring works by Gustav Klimt among others—making it vital to understanding Viennese art history. A standout characteristic is its impressive collection housed within both palaces which allows visitors to experience exquisite artwork alongside splendid architectural beauty all under one roof.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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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