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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
$82
Average price
$251
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 16 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $251 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least once.
4122 · ICE 615 · RJX 265
4106 · ICE 517 · RJX 261
RE1+
ICE 517+
RJX 261+
IC 749
ICE 563+
RJX 67+
IC 741
TGV 9551 · RE5+
IC 747+
ICE 595
ICE 563 · RJX 67
ICE 563+
RJX 67
ICE 1091+
EC 1213
RE1 · RJX 65+
ICE 267 · ICE 571
TGV 9551+
ICE 595+
RE5 · RJX19957Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration Fastest 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€97) compared to roughly $185 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€53). The journey takes 9h 1m versus 7h 33m 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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 563+ EC 1217 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h20 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563+ RJX 67 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h36 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE1+ ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h16 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 515+ RJX 69 | On time 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4102 · ICE 515 · RJX 69 | On time 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 595+ RE5 · RJX19957 | 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h34 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 595+ RE5+ IC 747 | 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h05 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 517+ RJX 261 | On time 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h16 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4106 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 1219 | 12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h00 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | 12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 619+ RJX 61 | 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 13h45 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 699 · ICE 1211 | 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 15h00 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RB71 · DB S2 · DB S44 · RB51 | 11:33 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 13h59 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 4:44 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h48 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1091+ EC 1213 | 5:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h11 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE1+ ICE 571 · ICE 267+ RJX 65 | 6:08 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h55 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 571 · ICE 267+ RJX 65 | 6:08 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h24 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 6:08 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h39 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 117+ RJX19977 | 6:08 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h24 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RB70 · DB S1+ ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 6:12 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h35 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB70 · DB S1+ ICE 117+ RJX19977 | 6:12 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h20 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2597 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 6:28 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h19 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 11:47. The fastest train covers the 433 miles (698 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 433 miles (698 km) |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 9h 5m |
First train 6:27 AM |
Last train 11:47 AM |
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Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
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The grand boulevard encircling the historic center, lined with some of Vienna’s most important public buildings and monuments.
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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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