How to travel from Paris to Vienna

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 Kč2411.

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

A bus is Kč874 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Vienna costing on average Kč3285.

A bus is Kč5183 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Vienna costing on average Kč7594.

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

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Paris to Vienna is approximately 642 miles (1034 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Vienna is:

• Around 80 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Air France, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Malta Air, KLM, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Swiss, Luxair, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, AJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Serbia, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Buzz.

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.

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.