How to travel from Rome to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Vienna is a train with an average price of $72 (€58).

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

A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Vienna costing on average $111 (€90).

A train is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Vienna costing on average $179 (€145).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 50m.

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

The distance from Rome to Vienna is approximately 475 miles (765 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Vienna is:

• Around 39 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Tiburtina and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, ITA, Buzz, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, AJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Tuifly to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Westbahn, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Vienna by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Buzz.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. 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.