How to travel from Manchester to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $197 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $197, while a flight costs an average of $554.

Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)

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$554

Average price

$197

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$121

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6h 37m

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4h 37m

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32h 50m

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32h 20m

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19h 27m

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4.3 - 8.6kg

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1.4 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $197.

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

A bus is $357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Vienna costing on average $554.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 37m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 50m sooner (4h 37m by flight vs 19h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $554 compared to roughly $121 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Vienna

How to get from Manchester to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Manchester to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Ryanair UKRK 693
    10:35 AM2h25
    Manchester Airport
    2:00 PMVienna International Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 693
    10:35 AM2h25
    Manchester Airport
    2:00 PMVienna International Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 693
    10:35 AM2h25
    Manchester Airport
    2:00 PMVienna International Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM37h46
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    2:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM38h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    8:25 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM44h15
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    3:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1311One-way
    3 transfers
  • VuelingVY8749 · VY8714
    9:30 PM15h35
    Manchester Airport
    2:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $791One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1034 · KL1905
    1:45 PM4h25
    Manchester Airport
    7:10 PMVienna International Airport
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1028 · KL1903
    5:55 AM6h40
    Manchester Airport
    1:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $197.

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

A bus is $357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Vienna costing on average $554.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 37m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

The distance from Manchester to Vienna is approximately 886 miles (1427 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Vienna is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Baltic, Jet2.com, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Buzz, Indigo Airlines, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, TAP Portugal, Iberia to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Vienna:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Jet2.com, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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.

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