How to travel from Giessen to Vienna

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

The cheapest way to travel from Giessen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €53.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Vienna costing on average €86.

A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Vienna costing on average €101.

The fastest way to travel from Giessen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 19m.

Bus takes on average 15h 12m.

The distance from Giessen to Vienna is approximately 384 miles (618 km).

The average frequency per day from Giessen to Vienna is:

• Around 90 flights per day.
• Around 16 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

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

• Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

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

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, VGO Gießen to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Vienna by train.

Omio customers who travel from Giessen 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.