How to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $164 (€133).

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

A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Vienna costing on average $211 (€171).

A flight is $674 (€546) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Vienna costing on average $839 (€679).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 45m.

Bus takes on average 38h 6m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Vienna is approximately 983 miles (1582 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Vienna is:

• Around 66 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Vienna:

• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh 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.