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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chemnitz to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 365 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 365, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,693.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 1,108 Average price | DKK 365 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,693 Average price | DKK 770 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Vienna:
A bus is DKK 743 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Vienna costing on average DKK 1,108.
A bus is DKK 3,328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Vienna costing on average DKK 3,693.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Tickets start at around DKK 1,108 compared to roughly DKK 770 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 338. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 5h 58m 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 Chemnitz to Vienna
How to get from Chemnitz to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM 8h50 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) DKK 339 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM 8h50 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) DKK 339 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS2867:10 PM 1h15 Leipzig/Halle Airport 8:25 PM Vienna International Airport DKK 3,788 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
74009 · Bus RB30 · BUS 10173 · RJ 1739:04 AM 9h47 Chemnitz Hbf 6:51 PM Vienna DKK 390 1 One-way 5 transfers
74009 · Bus RB30 · BUS 10173 · RJ 1739:04 AM 9h50 Chemnitz Hbf 6:54 PM Vienna DKK 390 1 One-way 4 transfers
74009 · Bus RB30 · BUS 10173 · RJ 1739:04 AM 9h58 Chemnitz Hbf 7:02 PM Wien Handelskai DKK 390 1 One-way 6 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 8h30 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz DKK 343 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 10h05 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 9:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) DKK 343 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM 10h40 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) DKK 343 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH63209:25 AM 3h10 Dresden Airport 12:35 PM Vienna International Airport DKK 4,302 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH2125+
LH63241:35 PM 6h45 Dresden Airport 8:20 PM Vienna International Airport DKK 4,302 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH63+
LH633411:00 AM 3h15 Dresden Airport 2:15 PM Vienna International Airport DKK 4,365 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Vienna:
A bus is DKK 743 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Vienna costing on average DKK 1,108.
A bus is DKK 3,328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Vienna costing on average DKK 3,693.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss to go to Vienna by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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