- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
730 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trier to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trier to Vienna will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 4 trains that leave Trier for Vienna on Wed, Jun 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 730 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 10 h 59 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg 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 Trier to Vienna:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Vienna costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Vienna costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€129) compared to roughly $184 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 10h 39m versus 9h 27m 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 Trier to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:33 AM Trier | 10h59 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Trier | 10h30 | 7:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Trier | 10h30 | 8:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:33 AM Trier | 10h59 | 9:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trier to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 453 miles (730 km) distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 453 miles (730 km) |
Average train duration 10h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
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Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
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