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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 an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $126 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m 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 $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $124 (€101).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€101) compared to roughly $28 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-96.52 (€-78.48). The journey takes 10h 26m versus 9h 0m 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.
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 · FlixBus2:25 PM18h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$531One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM18h05Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$531One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 94812:40 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport4:10 PMVienna International Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10905 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 · RJX 199776:18 AM10h14Aachen Hbf4:32 PMVienna$871One-way3 transfers
- 10905 · ICE 913 · ICE 12156:18 AM10h29Aachen Hbf4:47 PMVienna$871One-way2 transfers
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ICE 519+RE5 · RJX1348312:51 PM10h41Aachen Hbf11:32 PMVienna Hbf$951One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM18h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM17h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM19h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$561One-way2 transfers
- EW7526:30 AM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport8:00 AMVienna International Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
EW7541:35 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport3:05 PMVienna International Airport$2221One-way0 transfers- 26809 · ICE 25+
OS2106:51 AM8h14Aachen Hbf3:05 PMVienna International Airport$2491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Vienna:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $124 (€101).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Vienna costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 57 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, Malta Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Buzz to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Vienna by train.
- 15 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Buzz.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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