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 $98.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Vienna costing on average $167.

A bus is $354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Vienna costing on average $451.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 27m.

Bus takes on average 19h 40m.

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

The average frequency per day from Paris to Vienna is:

• Around 82 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 8 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 Westbahnhof.
• 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 Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Luxair, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Air France, AJet, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Transavia France, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Corsica, Air Serbia, Edelweiss Air, GetJet Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta, asl airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Vienna by flight.

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

• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 9 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air France, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, asl airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Paris 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.