How to travel from Paris to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $356.

Distance: 642 miles (1034 km)

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Driving

$209

Average price

$382

Average price

$118

Average price

Cheapest

$309

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 7m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 56m

Average total duration

7h 26m

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30m

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12h 7m

Average total duration

11h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 57m

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3.1 - 6.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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CO2 emissions

Ryanair

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Westbahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $118 (€96).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Vienna costing on average $209 (€170).

A bus is $265 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Vienna costing on average $382 (€311).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Travel options
from Paris to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30498
    8:45 PM17h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:20 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30498
    8:45 PM17h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:20 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1325
    2:20 PM1h55
    Paris Beauvais Tille Airport
    4:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $3141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9571+Deutsche BahnICE 593 · EC 1217
    6:41 AM12h06
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    6:47 PMVienna
    $3101One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnICE 2585+Westbahn967
    9:06 AM10h46
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    7:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof
    $3181One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9571+Deutsche Bahn4213 · ICE 563+Westbahn967
    6:41 AM13h11
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    7:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof
    $3521One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Paris -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
    5:00 PM18h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM17h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM20h25
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4380
    8:05 AM2h00
    Paris Orly Airport
    10:05 AMVienna International Airport
    $2381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticOS366
    5:55 PM1h55
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    7:50 PMVienna International Airport
    $3301One-way
    0 transfers
  • LuxairLG8022 · LG8853
    8:45 PM19h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $3681One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Paris to Vienna, 89,69% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Paris to Vienna, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $118 (€96).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Vienna costing on average $209 (€170).

A bus is $265 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Vienna costing on average $382 (€311).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 37m.

The distance from Paris to Vienna is approximately 642 miles (1034 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Vienna is:
  • Around 78 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Malta Air, KLM, Buzz, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, British Airways, Swiss, Luxair, Avion Express Malta, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, AJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Serbia, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Air France, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Buzz.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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