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NEMO Science Museum
Hands-on science museum in Amsterdam popular with families and visitors of all ages. Though not in Schiphol itself, it is one of the region’s best-known museums.
Cheapest price
$254
Average price
$254
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
941 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Schiphol will cost around $254 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $254.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vienna for Schiphol on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 941 km distance in an average of 13 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 13 h 15 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 584 miles (941 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $209 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 19m Average total duration 21h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schiphol:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schiphol costing on average $163 (€132).
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schiphol costing on average $209 (€169).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 21h 49m.
Tickets start at around $163 (€132) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.27 (€-64.97). The journey takes 12h 38m versus 12h 6m 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 Vienna to Schiphol trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Vienna | 13h15 | 8:43 PM Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna to Schiphol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $57 (€46) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 584 miles (941 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 584 miles (941 km) |
Average train duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€79) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 12h 15m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
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