How to travel from Aachen to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Vienna:

A bus is $116 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $194 (€163).

A bus is $378 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $456 (€383).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 29m.

Bus takes on average 15h 44m.

The distance from Aachen to Vienna is approximately 493 miles (795 km).

The average frequency per day from Aachen to Vienna is:

• Around 61 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Vienna:

• 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, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Air France, British Airways, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Malta Air, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, TAP Portugal, GetJet Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Egypt Air, Swiss, Croatia Airlines, Buzz to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Vienna:

• 14 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Malta Air, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.