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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $154 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Aachen to Vienna:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Vienna
How to get from Aachen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM18h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM18h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 94812:40 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport4:10 PMVienna International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 11 · ICE 119 · RJX 199157:38 AM10h54Aachen Hbf6:32 PMVienna Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
10905 · 17406 · ICE 913 · ICE 12156:18 AM10h14Aachen Hbf4:32 PMVienna Hbf$1001One-way4 transfers
10905 · 17406 · ICE 913 · ICE 12156:18 AM10h29Aachen Hbf4:47 PMVienna Hbf$1001One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM16h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM18h40Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:50 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$751One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM17h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$761One-way1 transfer
26819 · ICE 1644 · S8+
OS22011:51 AM11h14Aachen Hbf11:05 PMVienna International Airport$2271One-way3 transfers
EW7526:30 AM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport8:00 AMVienna International Airport$2291One-way0 transfers
OS2469:35 AM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport11:05 AMVienna International Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Vienna:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
- Travel with Eurowings, Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Buzz, Avion Express Malta to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Buzz, Avion Express Malta.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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