How to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna

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

The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $75.

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

A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $202.

A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $545.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 42m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Vienna is approximately 342 miles (551 km).

The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Vienna is:

• Around 58 flights per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

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

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

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

• 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg 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.