How to travel from Aachen to Vienna

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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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Driving

$167

Average price

$154

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 6m

Average total duration

10h 36m

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30m

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4h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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3h 0m

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15h 9m

Average total duration

14h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $81 (€65).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 36m.

Bus takes on average 14h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Aachen to Vienna

How to get from Aachen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM18h30
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $691One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM18h30
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $691One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 9481
    2:40 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:10 PMVienna International Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915
    7:38 AM10h54
    Aachen Hbf
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10905 · 17406 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215
    6:18 AM10h14
    Aachen Hbf
    4:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1001One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10905 · 17406 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215
    6:18 AM10h29
    Aachen Hbf
    4:47 PMVienna Hbf
    $1001One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM16h10
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 PM18h40
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    9:50 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM17h25
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26819 · ICE 1644 · S8+Austrian AirlinesOS220
    11:51 AM11h14
    Aachen Hbf
    11:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $2271One-way
    3 transfers
  • EurowingsEW752
    6:30 AM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:00 AMVienna International Airport
    $2291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS246
    9:35 AM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:05 AMVienna International Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Vienna.

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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 $81 (€65).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 36m.

Bus takes on average 14h 39m.

The distance from Aachen to Vienna is approximately 493 miles (795 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Vienna is:
  • 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.

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, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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