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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a train costs an average of $683.
Distance: 1124 miles (1809 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$284 Average price | $215 Average price Cheapest | $718 Average price | $478 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 49m Average total duration 35h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 59m Average total duration 36h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vienna:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vienna costing on average $284 (€229).
A bus is $503 (€406) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Vienna costing on average $718 (€579).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 19m.
Train takes on average 36h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Vienna
How to get from Madrid to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:55 PM38h20Madrid5:15 AMVienna$1621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:55 PM38h20Madrid5:15 AMVienna$1621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:55 PM38h20Madrid5:15 AMVienna$1621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM39h50Madrid7:30 AMVienna$1841One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM40h55Madrid3:45 PMVienna$1951One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 PM39h05Madrid9:55 AMVienna$2311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vienna:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vienna costing on average $284 (€229).
A bus is $503 (€406) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Vienna costing on average $718 (€579).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 19m.
Train takes on average 36h 29m.
- Around 70 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Malta Air, KLM, Vueling, Buzz, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air France, Air Serbia, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, TAP Portugal, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Iberia Express, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Vueling, Buzz, Iberia Express.
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