How to travel from Hamburg to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $117.

Distance: 462 miles (744 km)

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Bus
Driving

$177

Average price

$259

Average price

$78

Average price

Cheapest

$85

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 41m

Average total duration

11h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 3m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

15h 14m

Average total duration

14h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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ÖBB | Nightjet

Most popular train company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

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

A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $177 (€146).

A bus is $181 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $259 (€214).

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

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 11m.

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • ArdaTur6650724
    8:00 AM13h30
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:30 PMWien (1030 Vienna)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ArdaTur6650724
    8:00 AM13h30
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:30 PMWien (1030 Vienna)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7750
    6:45 AM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:15 AMVienna International Airport
    $2251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 175+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 207
    9:34 AM10h15
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 387+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 279 · EC 205
    5:34 AM10h15
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 383+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 283 · EC 107
    11:33 AM10h16
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:39 PM14h36
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:15 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM14h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM18h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9031 · EW9752
    8:20 AM6h15
    Hamburg Airport
    2:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7754
    5:45 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1756 · KL1907
    2:50 PM7h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3301One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Hamburg to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Hamburg to Vienna, 71,64% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Hamburg to Vienna, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

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

A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $177 (€146).

A bus is $181 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $259 (€214).

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

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 11m.

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

The distance from Hamburg to Vienna is approximately 462 miles (744 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Vienna is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.
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