How to travel from Rome to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €55, and a flight costs an average of €30.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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Bus

€96

Average price

Cheapest

€164

Average price

€109

Average price

13h 39m

Average total duration

13h 9m

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30m

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6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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3h 0m

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15h 27m

Average total duration

14h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB Nightjet

Most popular train company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Rome to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

ÖBB NightjetNJ 40294
06:10PM14h56
Rome Tiburtina
09:06AMVienna Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ÖBB NightjetNJ 40294
06:10PM14h56
Rome Tiburtina
09:06AMVienna Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS552
10:15AM1h40
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
11:55AMVienna International Airport
$3771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Italo8954+Deutsche BahnRJ 86+Westbahn
07:25AM13h27
Rome Termini
08:52PMVienna Westbahnhof
$3011One-way
2 transfers
Italo8954+Deutsche BahnRJ 86+Westbahn
07:25AM15h27
Rome Termini
10:52PMVienna Westbahnhof
$3011One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:05PM15h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:00AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$1491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:05PM16h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$1491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20PM18h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:35PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$1511One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 1644
09:55AM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
11:50AMVienna International Airport
$1791One-way
0 transfers
ITAOS6637+Austrian AirlinesOS536
01:20PM3h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
04:30PMVienna International Airport
$2961One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6103 · VY8716
11:45AM7h30
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
07:15PMVienna International Airport
$4171One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Rome to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Rome to Vienna, 57,99% 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Vienna.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Vienna: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $28 (€25).

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

Taking a flight costs $36 (€32) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $64 (€57) for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Vienna from Rome is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Getting to Vienna by bus takes 15 h 40 min on average.

Train takes on average 15 h 34 min.

The distance from Rome to Vienna is approximately 474 miles (765 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Vienna is:

  • Around 1 bus 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 bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rome to Vienna:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
  • Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Vienna International Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Rome Termini to Vienna Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Vienna:

  • FlixBus can take you to Vienna by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Rome to Vienna for $64 (€57).
  • Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Eurowings, Vueling Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Serbia or TAP Portugal can take you to Vienna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Rome to Vienna for $36 (€33).
  • ÖBB Nightjet, Italo or Frecciarossa can take you to Vienna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB Nightjet from Rome to Vienna for $39 (€35).

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

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Vienna with.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Vienna with ÖBB Nightjet.

Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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