How to travel from Düsseldorf to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $180.

Distance: 475 miles (766 km)

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$147

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$180

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$77

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Cheapest

$83

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11h 17m

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10h 47m

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5h 33m

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11h 18m

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9h 53m

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Vienna costing on average $147 (€119).

A bus is $103 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Vienna costing on average $180 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 201 · ICE 691+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263+ÖBBRE5
    4:27 PM10h53
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:20 AMVienna Hbf
    $771One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 201 · ICE 691+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263+ÖBBRE5
    4:27 PM10h53
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:20 AMVienna Hbf
    $771One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SmartwingsEW756
    6:00 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:30 PMVienna International Airport
    $2221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 725+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263+ÖBBRE5
    4:22 PM10h58
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:20 AMVienna Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1015+ÖBBRE5+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 463
    7:07 PM11h25
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:32 AMVienna Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 201 · ICE 691+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 263+ÖBB | S-BahnS 2
    4:27 PM12h44
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:11 AMVienna Airport
    $771One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM16h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:05 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 PM15h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 PM15h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9752
    11:25 AM1h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:00 PMVienna International Airport
    $2481One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9756
    5:50 PM1h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:25 PMVienna International Airport
    $2481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS250
    8:50 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $2481One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Düsseldorf to Vienna, 68,63% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Vienna, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Vienna costing on average $147 (€119).

A bus is $103 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Vienna costing on average $180 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Vienna is approximately 475 miles (766 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Vienna is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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