How to travel from Gothenburg to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gothenburg to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €132, while a flight costs an average of €458.

Distance: 681 miles (1096 km)

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€186

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€458

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€132

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Cheapest

€370

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(fuel + tolls)

20h 28m

Average total duration

19h 58m

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6h 12m

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4h 12m

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23h 55m

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23h 25m

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16h 13m

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Deutsche Bahn

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KLM

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The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €132.

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

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Vienna costing on average €186.

A bus is €327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Vienna costing on average €458.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 28m.

Bus takes on average 23h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €186 compared to roughly €370 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €184. The journey takes 19h 58m versus 16h 13m 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.

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from Gothenburg to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnR 1031 · ICL 375 · ICE 1187 · ICE 681
    4:55 AM22h25
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    3:20 AMVienna
    €1311One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnR 1031 · ICL 375 · ICE 1187 · ICE 681
    4:55 AM22h25
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    3:20 AMVienna
    €1311One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1439 · SK1693
    6:00 AM3h35
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    9:35 AMVienna International Airport
    €3601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM27h55
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    8:00 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    €1601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM28h00
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    €1761One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM25h55
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    €1821One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1234 · KL1907
    2:20 PM8h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    €1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1228 · KL1907
    6:00 AM16h20
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    €1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1234 · KL1901
    2:20 PM18h20
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    8:40 AMVienna International Airport
    €1921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €132.

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

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Vienna costing on average €186.

A bus is €327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Vienna costing on average €458.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 28m.

Bus takes on average 23h 55m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Vienna is approximately 681 miles (1096 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Vienna is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Finnair, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Vienna:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. 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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