How to travel from Bielefeld to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bielefeld to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr854 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr854, while a flight costs an average of kr5302.

Distance: 436 miles (702 km)

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Driving

kr2036

Average price

kr5302

Average price

kr854

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Cheapest

kr1865

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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30m

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4h 47m

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2h 47m

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2h 0m

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15h 14m

Average total duration

14h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 50m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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Ryanair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Vienna is a bus with an average price of kr684.

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

A bus is kr274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Vienna costing on average kr959.

A bus is kr310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Vienna costing on average kr995.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 1m.

Bus takes on average 14h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bielefeld and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr959 compared to roughly kr1865 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr906. The journey takes 10h 31m versus 9h 50m 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.

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from Bielefeld to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM15h45
    Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
    3:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    kr7991One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM15h45
    Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede
    3:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    kr7991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticOS272
    10:15 AM1h25
    Hannover Airport
    11:40 AMVienna International Airport
    kr78191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 589+ÖBB | InterCityIC 2049+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1293+ÖBB | InterCityIC 843
    1:20 PM10h43
    Bielefeld Hbf
    12:03 AMVienna Hbf
    kr10001One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 589+ÖBB | InterCityIC 2049+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1293+ÖBB | REXREX 7
    1:20 PM11h25
    Bielefeld Hbf
    12:45 AMVienna Airport
    kr10001One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBBRE82 · RE11+ÖBB | ICEICE 681+ÖBBRE5
    2:49 PM12h31
    Bielefeld Hbf
    3:20 AMVienna Hbf
    kr10001One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:41 PM13h49
    Bielefeld Hbf
    8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    kr9081One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM13h19
    Bielefeld Hbf
    11:59 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    kr9201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:41 PM11h39
    Bielefeld Hbf
    6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    kr10701One-way
    1 transfer
  • SmartwingsEW756
    6:00 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:30 PMVienna International Airport
    kr19691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 9481
    2:00 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    3:30 PMVienna International Airport
    kr20021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS250
    8:50 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    kr22351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Vienna is a bus with an average price of kr684.

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

A bus is kr274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Vienna costing on average kr959.

A bus is kr310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Vienna costing on average kr995.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 1m.

Bus takes on average 14h 59m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Vienna is approximately 436 miles (702 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Vienna is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bielefeld to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bielefeld to Vienna:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld 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.
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.
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