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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 385 miles (621 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $118 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Mainz to Vienna:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Vienna costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Vienna costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€91) compared to roughly $167 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 8h 23m versus 7h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Vienna
How to get from Mainz to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h15Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)3:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h15Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)3:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- OS2209:45 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport11:05 PMVienna International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 211 · RJX 19917+
2451511:49 AM8h43Mainz Hbf8:32 PMVienna$821One-way2 transfers - 29507 · ICE 529 · RJX 19915+
790239:17 AM9h15Mainz Hbf6:32 PMVienna$881One-way3 transfers - 29507 · ICE 529 · EC 12179:17 AM9h30Mainz Hbf6:47 PMVienna$881One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM13h10Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM13h30Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)5:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM15h30Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)10:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$451One-way1 transfer
FR 94812:25 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport3:55 PMVienna International Airport$921One-way0 transfers- OS2167:30 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 PMVienna International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
EW7566:00 PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport7:30 PMVienna International Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Vienna:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Vienna costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Vienna costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 93 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Vienna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 22 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Condor Flugdienst.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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