Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
16 h 14 m
Average
19 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
765 km
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Rome without transferring at least once.
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474 miles (765 km) | |
13 h 52 min | |
$90 (€78) | |
1 a day | |
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet |
Trains from Vienna to Rome cover the 474 miles (765 km) long journey taking on average 13 h 52 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $90 (€78), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $66 (€58). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Roma Termini.
You can travel by train from Vienna to Rome with ÖBB Nightjet for as low as $66 (€58). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
Vienna to Rome train information with ÖBB Nightjet:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your route from including Wien Hauptbahnhof, Flughafen Wien and Wien Westbahnhof. When arriving in Rome, you can end your route in train stations like Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Trastevere.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Roma Termini, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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