How to travel from Paderborn to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paderborn to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 $73, while a flight costs an average of $361.

Distance: 416 miles (670 km)

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Driving

$192

Average price

$73

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$361

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$167

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9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

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13h 59m

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13h 29m

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3h 39m

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1h 39m

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9h 31m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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ÖBB | ICE

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Eurowings

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Compare ways to travel from Paderborn to Vienna

Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paderborn to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $73.

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

A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Vienna costing on average $192.

A bus is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Vienna costing on average $361.

The fastest way to travel from Paderborn to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 39m.

Bus takes on average 13h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paderborn and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paderborn to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 22m sooner (9h 9m by train vs 9h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $192 compared to roughly $167 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paderborn to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBBRE11+ÖBB | ICEICE 785 · ICE 119+ÖBBRJX 165
    3 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRE11+ÖBB | ICEICE 787 · ICE 211+ÖBBRJX19957
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRE11+ÖBB | ICEICE 787+ÖBBRJX 261
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26707 · ICE 785 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paderborn to Vienna

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There are 3 options to travel between Paderborn and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paderborn to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $73.

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

A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Vienna costing on average $192.

A bus is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Vienna costing on average $361.

The fastest way to travel from Paderborn to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 39m.

Bus takes on average 13h 59m.

The distance from Paderborn to Vienna is approximately 416 miles (670 km).
The average frequency per day from Paderborn to Vienna is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paderborn to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paderborn to Vienna:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Paderborn 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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