How to travel from Berlin to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $138.

Distance: 325 miles (524 km)

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Flight

$131

Average price

$52

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Cheapest

$638

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8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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9h 30m

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5h 54m

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2h 54m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Berlin to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

ArdaTur6628288
12:00PM9h30
Berlin
09:30PMWien
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ArdaTur6628288
12:00PM9h30
Berlin
09:30PMWien
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS226
11:20AM1h15
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12:35PMVienna International Airport
$4161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | RailjetRJ 173 · RJ 255
09:28AM9h21
Berlin Hbf
06:49PMVienna Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 175 · EC 207
11:28AM8h21
Berlin Hbf
07:49PMVienna Hbf
$1181One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 173 · RJ 255
09:28AM9h21
Berlin Hbf
06:49PMVienna Hbf
$1311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM8h45
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:00PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM9h00
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:00PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$551One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM9h10
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
06:30PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$551One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA989 · BA692
08:00PM14h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:05AMVienna International Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1778+KLM CityhopperKL1909
02:25PM3h55
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:20PMVienna International Airport
$3141One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1776+KLM CityhopperKL1909
12:00PM6h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:20PMVienna International Airport
$3141One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Berlin to Vienna: Journey Details

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.

How to get from Berlin to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Berlin to Vienna there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 48,21% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Berlin to Vienna. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Vienna costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $107 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Vienna costing on average $138 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Berlin to Vienna is approximately 325 miles (524 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Vienna is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 42 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ÖBB Nightjet, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Tasman Australia Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Wizz Air to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Regiojet, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ÖBB Nightjet, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Tasman Australia Airlines, Air Baltic.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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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