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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €41.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€91 Average price | €94 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna
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There are 3 travel options between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Gelsenkirchen is by taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $42 (€38) from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna.
Taking a flight costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $54 (€49) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Vienna from Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes 16 h 20 min on average.
Getting to Vienna by train takes 9 h 56 min on average.
The Gelsenkirchen to Vienna distance is around 469 miles (756 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna:
- You can travel by bus from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Gelsenkirchen to Vienna tickets for $42 (€38) on Omio.
- You can travel from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna by flight with Eurowings, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $34 (€31) with Ryanair from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna.
- You can go to Vienna from Gelsenkirchen by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or National Express. You'll see cheap train tickets for $54 (€49) with Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 11 direct flights a day to Vienna with.
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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