How to travel from Heidelberg to Vienna

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

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $59 (€49).

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

A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Vienna costing on average $121 (€102).

A bus is $410 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Vienna costing on average $468 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Vienna is approximately 359 miles (578 km).

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Vienna is:

• Around 99 flights per day.
• Around 25 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Westbahnhof.
• Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 18 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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.