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Train Information between Vienna and Heilbronn

distanceDistance332 miles (535 km)
durationAverage train duration10 h 24 min
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there is 1 direct train a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn

Trains from Vienna to Heilbronn cover the 332 miles (535 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 24 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.

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Train between Vienna and Heilbronn with Deutsche Bahn

Find the best journey between Vienna and Heilbronn with Deutsche Bahn. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn

Germany's largest train company Deutsche Bahn (DB) offers excellent services within Germany and internationally, including a trip between Vienna and Heilbronn. Find DB train times and tickets for your 332 miles (535 km) journey from Vienna to Heilbronn with the best deals on Omio. Choose from ticket types including the Super Saver, Saver and Flexible fares if you’re looking for the most affordable train between Vienna and Heilbronn. DB also offers discount cards, such as the Bahncard, 25, 50 and 100, which you can use on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its levels of efficiency and comfort with its range of train types. These include the high-speed InterCity Express (ICE), the national express Intercity (IC) and international express Eurocity (EC), and local Regional Express (RE) and Regional (RB) trains. These types of trains differ in terms of the comfort and time needed to travel. For example, bathrooms are standard services on these trains, but other amenities like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi access are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Vienna and Heilbronn are the following:

  • Normal conditions apply
  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

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Trains from Vienna to Heilbronn
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FAQs
What are the travel restrictions for Heilbronn, Germany if I'm coming from Vienna, Austria by train?

Travel between Vienna, Austria and Heilbronn, Germany by train is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into Germany from Austria?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?

Conditions of entry:

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
  • Pre-arrival health declaration
  • The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
  • Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Heilbronn, Germany?

When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/22/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Heilbronn from Vienna before traveling.

What COVID restrictions are there for my return journey by train to Vienna, Austria from Heilbronn, Germany?

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Heilbronn to Vienna is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Austria from Germany?

Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Heilbronn?

What are the requirements?

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
  • Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
  • Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
  • Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?

The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
  • Face mask: Mandatory

Last checked on 10/20/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Vienna from Heilbronn here.

What is the distance between Vienna and Heilbronn by train?
The Vienna to Heilbronn train distance is approximately 332 miles (535 km).
How long is the train ride to Heilbronn from Vienna?
The train time to Heilbronn from Vienna is on average 10 h 24 min  for the 332 miles (535 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Heilbronn from Vienna by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.
Which train station from Vienna to Heilbronn do I depart from? Which Heilbronn train station from Vienna do I arrive in?

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Wien Westbahnhof   to Heilbronn Hbf.

Where is the Vienna train station located? Where is the Heilbronn train station located?

You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Wien Westbahnhof, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Vienna. The most popular arrival train station in Heilbronn, called Heilbronn Hbf, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city center.

Which train companies can get me from Vienna to Heilbronn?
If you're looking for trains from Vienna to Heilbronn, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn to get you to Heilbronn. It's also good to check out all possible train companies for the Vienna to Heilbronn route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
How many train services are there to Heilbronn from Vienna a day?
On average, there is 1 train a day from Vienna to Heilbronn. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
When does the first train depart from Vienna to Heilbronn? When does the last train depart from Vienna to Heilbronn?
You can take the earliest train from Vienna to Heilbronn at 4: 30 PM   or take the last train from Vienna to Heilbronn leaving at 5: 55 PM. Look for the latest Vienna to Heilbronn train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this route.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Vienna
Heilbronn
The major railway station for departures from Vienna is Wien Westbahnhof. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wien Westbahnhof for your journey from Vienna to Heilbronn.