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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schwandorf to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Schwandorf to Vienna without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwandorf to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $136. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $136, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price Cheapest | $345 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Schwandorf to Vienna:
A train is $196 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwandorf to Vienna costing on average $345 (€278).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (4h 5m by train vs 4h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $148 (€119) compared to roughly $85 (€69) 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.
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 Schwandorf to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 10:10 AM Schwandorf station | 5h47 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 10:10 AM Schwandorf station | 5h22 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
4859 · 4066 · REX 1781 · RJX 65 | 10:10 AM Schwandorf station | 5h22 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE40+ ICE 1221+ IC 647 | 11:47 AM Schwandorf station | 4h40 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
3563 · ICE 1221 | On time 11:47 AM Schwandorf station | 4h00 | 3:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE40+ ICE 1221 | On time 11:47 AM Schwandorf station | 4h00 | 3:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 12:10 PM Schwandorf station | 6h17 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 12:10 PM Schwandorf station | 5h47 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 12:10 PM Schwandorf station | 5h53 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE2 · RB51 · RE3+ REX 50 | 12:10 PM Schwandorf station | 5h22 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
4861 · 4070 · REX 1783 · RJX 67 | 12:10 PM Schwandorf station | 5h22 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 69+ 358 | Delayed 1:28 PM 1:13 PMSchwandorf station | 6h19 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4863 · 4074 · REX 1785 · RJX 69 | 2:10 PM Schwandorf station | 5h22 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 5:02 AM Schwandorf | 4h46 | 9:48 AM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Schwandorf to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $136 (€109) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€109) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, 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 for hotel staff.
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