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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $512.
Distance: 384 miles (618 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$197 Average price | $512 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Giessen to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Vienna:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Vienna costing on average $197.
A bus is $439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Vienna costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Tickets start at around $197 compared to roughly $167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 8h 3m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Giessen to Vienna
How to get from Giessen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 94816:05 AM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 7:35 AM Vienna International Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 94816:05 AM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 7:35 AM Vienna International Airport $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS2209:40 PM 1h20 Frankfurt am Main Airport 11:00 PM Vienna International Airport $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4155 · ICE 621 · 4023 · RJX 699:54 AM 9h38 Giessen station 7:32 PM Vienna $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 1573 · ICE 529 · ICE 785 · ICE 1199:03 AM 9h29 Giessen station 6:32 PM Vienna $82 1 One-way 4 transfers
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ICE 593 · ICE 119+
RJX 1658:59 AM 9h33 Giessen station 6:32 PM Vienna $82 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM 13h45 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM 15h40 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM 14h35 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 94847:15 PM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 8:45 PM Vienna International Airport $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS2508:20 PM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 9:50 PM Vienna International Airport $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS2469:40 AM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 11:10 AM Vienna International Airport $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Vienna:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Vienna costing on average $197.
A bus is $439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Vienna costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Croatia Airlines, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
- 20 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings.
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