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Compare bus, train, and flight for Magdeburg to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$132 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Vienna
How to get from Magdeburg to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 AM10h05Magdeburg, ZOB7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:10 AM10h05Magdeburg, ZOB7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS28410:20 AM1h10Leipzig/Halle Airport11:30 AMVienna International Airport$7051One-way0 transfers
Other options
RE13+
ICE 2507+
Bus10383+
RJ 38311:06 AM10h43Magdeburg Hbf9:49 PMVienna Hbf$751One-way5 transfers
IC 2441+
RJ 177+
S 3 · S 72:01 PM10h40Magdeburg Hbf12:41 AMVienna Airport$751One-way3 transfers
IC 2037+
ICE 1509+
EC 213+
IC 8411:04 PM9h59Magdeburg Hbf11:03 PMVienna Hbf$1391One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM12h55Magdeburg, ZOB10:05 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM11h45Magdeburg, ZOB4:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM12h25Magdeburg, ZOB1:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$701One-way1 transfer
IC 2231 · S9+
OS2287:02 AM7h43Magdeburg Hbf2:45 PMVienna International Airport$5481One-way2 transfers
OS2281:30 PM1h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:45 PMVienna International Airport$5201One-way0 transfers
OS2303:10 PM1h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:25 PMVienna International Airport$5201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Vienna:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $66 (€52).
A bus is $90 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $131 (€104).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Vienna by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
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