The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Brixen
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Brixen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Brixen will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Brixen without transferring at least once.
RJX 19982 · RJ 8912:28 PM6h27Vienna Hbf6:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$551One-way1 transfer
RJX 19962 · RJ 858:28 AM6h27Vienna Hbf2:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$731One-way1 transfer
RJX 13470 · RJ 8710:28 AM6h27Vienna Hbf4:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$731One-way1 transfer
IC 546+
RJX13470+
RJ 878:34 AM8h21Vienna Airport4:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$1181One-way2 transfers
IC 546+
RJX19912 · RE 3845+
S 38:34 AM7h20Vienna Airport3:54 PMBressanone/Brixen$1241One-way3 transfers
RJX19912 · RE 3845+
S 39:28 AM6h26Vienna Hbf3:54 PMBressanone/Brixen$1251One-way2 transfers
RJX19916+
S 3+
RE 34691:28 PM6h26Vienna Hbf7:54 PMBressanone/Brixen$1251One-way2 transfers
RJX19976+
S 3+
RE 384711:28 AM6h26Vienna Hbf5:54 PMBressanone/Brixen$1251One-way2 transfers
RJX 19962 · RJ 858:28 AM6h27Vienna Hbf2:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$731One-way1 transfer
RJX 13470 · RJ 8710:28 AM6h27Vienna Hbf4:55 PMBressanone/Brixen$731One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Brixen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Brixen 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Brixen:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Brixen costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $157 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Brixen costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Brixen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Railjet.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Vienna to Brixen train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Brixen trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX19962+ RJ 85 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h53 | 2:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19962 · RJ 85 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 2:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 2:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ RJX13470+ RJ 87 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h21 | 4:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ RJX19912 · RE 3845+ S 3 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 7h20 | 3:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale Veloce 3848 | 8:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h09 | 10:02 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3524 · Regionale 16722 · Regionale SAD 17316 | 8:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 14h09 | 11:02 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
RJX 133+ FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 8:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h09 | 10:02 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ RJX13470+ RJ 87 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h58 | 4:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ RJX19912 · RE 3845+ S 3 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h57 | 3:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
RJX19952+ RJ 87 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 7h53 | 4:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952 · RE 3845+ S 3 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h52 | 3:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912 · RE 3845+ S 3 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h26 | 3:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX 13470 · RJ 87 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 4:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 4:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ RJX19976 · RE 3847+ S 3 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h57 | 5:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976 · RE 3847+ S 3 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h26 | 5:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX19982+ RJ 89 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h53 | 6:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19982 · RJ 89 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 6:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
RJX19982+ RJ 89 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h27 | 6:55 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ RJX19916 · RE 3469+ S 3 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h20 | 7:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ RJX19916 · RE 3469+ S 3 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h57 | 7:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
RJX19956 · RE 3469+ S 3 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h52 | 7:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
RJX19916 · RE 3469+ S 3 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h26 | 7:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX13474+ R 16003 · R 16719 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h57 | 9:31 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 4 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX13474+ R 16041+ S 3 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 8h20 | 9:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX13474+ R 16041+ S 3 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 9:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX13474+ R 16003 · R 16719 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h34 | 9:31 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 4 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX13474+ R 16003 · R 16719 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h29 | 9:31 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 4 transfers | |
RJX13474+ R 16003 · R 16719+ S 3 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h03 | 9:31 PM Bressanone/Brixen | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Brixen
Trains from Vienna to Brixen run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 242 miles (391 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 242 miles (391 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet from Vienna to Brixen trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Vienna and Brixen from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Brixen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Brixen 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 Brixen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Brixen
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road
- Restaurant Fink
- Restaurant Finsterwirt
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Hotel Grüner Baum
- Hotel Elephant
- Hotel Goldener Adler
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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