How to get from Berlin to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 324 miles (523 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 324 miles (523 km) by bus from Berlin to Vienna. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Berlin to Vienna.
Traveling from Berlin to Vienna is simple. If you want to make the journey, you can choose between buses, trains, flights and car pooling services like Bla Bla Car. If you are in a hurry to reach Vienna, flying is easily the fastest way to travel, with a flight time of 1 hour 20 minutes. However, you can travel in style on Deutsche Bahn or snuggle up in a coach overnight, saving money in the process.
Return trips from Vienna to Berlin are also available.
Buses from Berlin to Vienna are operated by a range of firms, including Flixbus, Regiojet and Infobus. Flixbus offer 14 direct bus journeys every day and take 9 hours 10 minutes to reach Vienna. Infobus also offer 13 departure slots, and take around 8 hours 50 minutes to complete the journey. Both firms depart from the Südkreuz station, while indirect Regiojet buses leave from Berlin ZOB.
Deutsche Bahn runs plenty of trains from Berlin to Vienna, allowing customers to take their pick between morning, afternoon and evening trains. The earliest departure leaves at 4:27 a.m. and the last is at 11:45 p.m. There are no direct trains, so a change will be required en route (often in Prague). The journey takes between 8 hours 50 minutes and 10 hours.
Every day, there are between 8 and 13 flights from Berlin to Vienna, with services being provided by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Berlin and Easyjet. The flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes, and no changes are needed. Flights leave morning, afternoon and late into the evening.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $39 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Berlin and Vienna. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
You can travel between Berlin and Vienna by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 324 miles (523 km) between Berlin and Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Vienna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Vienna from Berlin as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Vienna:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Berlin to Vienna:
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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