How to travel from Rome to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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Flight
Bus
Driving

$72

Average price

Cheapest

$179

Average price

$111

Average price

$318

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 20m

Average total duration

10h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

15h 35m

Average total duration

15h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

ÖBB | Nightjet

Most popular train company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Vienna among Omio's users.

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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
    6:10 PM15h02
    Rome Tiburtina
    9:12 AMVienna Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40294
    6:10 PM15h02
    Rome Tiburtina
    9:12 AMVienna Hbf
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS556
    5:45 PM1h30
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo8916+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40236
    12:55 PM19h03
    Rome Termini
    7:58 AMVienna Hbf
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8918+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40236
    2:55 PM17h03
    Rome Termini
    7:58 AMVienna Hbf
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8914+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40236
    11:55 AM20h03
    Rome Termini
    7:58 AMVienna Hbf
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM17h25
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM17h40
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    6:25 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 PM16h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:05 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 1644
    8:20 AM1h45
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:05 AMVienna International Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 7178
    7:35 PM1h45
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS558
    9:30 PM1h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $1871One-way
    0 transfers

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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 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 ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Westbahn, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Vienna by train.
  • 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Buzz.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
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