How to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $759.

Distance: 540 miles (870 km)

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$759

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$178

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$100

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$304

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3h 42m

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16h 8m

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19h 3m

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Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna

Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $100.

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

A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Vienna costing on average $178.

A bus is $660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Vienna costing on average $759.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 8m.

Bus takes on average 19h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 43m sooner (3h 42m by flight vs 13h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $759 compared to roughly $304 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Copenhagen to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 · RJ 177
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 · RJ 177
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1693
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS C · IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159 · ICE 585
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159 · RJ 175
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS996
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS998
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticLX1279+Austrian AirlinesLX3554
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $100.

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

A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Vienna costing on average $178.

A bus is $660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Vienna costing on average $759.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 8m.

Bus takes on average 19h 3m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Vienna is approximately 540 miles (870 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Vienna is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Vienna:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Indigo Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Luxair, Croatia Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet, Global Supply Systems, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Vienna:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, Ethiopian Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. 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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