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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
$74
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
9 h 11 m
Average duration
9 h 36 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Vienna will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Saarbrücken to Vienna without transferring at least once.
29511 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917
RE1 · DB S1+
ICE 1015+
RE5
RE1 · DB S1+
ICE 1015+
RE5
RE1+
ICE 691+
RE5+
RJ 263
RE1+
ICE 691+
RE5+
RJ 263
ICE 1091+
EC 1213
TGV 9551+
ICE 595+
RE5 · RJX19917
RE1+
ICE 515+
RJX 69
RE1+
ICE 919+
EC 213+
RJX19919
RE1+
ICE 517+
RJX 261Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken 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 33m. 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 $64.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration Fastest 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Saarbrücken to Vienna:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around $148 (€121) compared to roughly $172 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 9h 33m versus 8h 54m 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 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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RE1+ ICE 515+ RJX 69 | On time 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 515+ RJX 69 · RJX13479 | 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h10 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
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+ IC 745 | 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h40 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 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 | 9h59 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 595+ RE5+ IC 747 | 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h29 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 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+ IC 749 | 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h40 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h16 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ RJ 757 | 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h10 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 517+ RJX 261 | On time 11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 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 | 10h10 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | 12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h45 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 1219+ CJX 9 | 12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h54 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 4:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h33 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 4:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 13h10 | 5:57 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 4:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h54 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 619+ RJX 61 | On time 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 13h45 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 619+ RJX 61 · RJX19981 | 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 14h10 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 619+ RJX 61+ IC 641 | 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 15h40 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 699 · ICE 1211 | 9:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 15h00 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
29535 · S8 · ICE 619 · RJX 61 | On time 9:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf | 13h41 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 1091+ EC 1213+ IC 645 | 5:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h51 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1091+ EC 1213 | 5:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h11 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2597 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 6:18 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h29 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 433 miles (698 km) distance in 8h 59m.
Distance 433 miles (698 km) |
Average train duration 9h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 8h 59m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 63 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saarbrücken 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.

Most Saarbrücken to Vienna trains use the Saarbrücken Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Saarbrücken and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Saarbrücken Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken-Burbach is 1 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Saarbrücken-Burbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Westside, Rolands Eck, Barbarossa Bäckerei, Eiscafe Favretti
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken-Burbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken-Burbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken-Burbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken-Burbach.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
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