How to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a train costs an average of $185.

Distance: 585 miles (942 km)

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Driving

$152

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$185

Average price

$97

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Cheapest

$130

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3h 44m

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1h 44m

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12h 41m

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12h 11m

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30m

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20h 11m

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19h 41m

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11h 26m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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Ryanair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $97 (€79).

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

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $152 (€123).

A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $185 (€150).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 41m.

Bus takes on average 20h 11m.

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

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from Rotterdam to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM21h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM21h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2905
    3:40 PM1h40
    Brussels Airport
    5:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 919
    9:15 AM13h17
    Rotterdam Centraal
    10:32 PMVienna
    $1111One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1418 · ICE 141 · ICE 585 · RJX 69
    4:02 AM15h30
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:32 PMVienna
    $2101One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · 10615
    6:15 AM13h17
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:32 PMVienna
    $2241One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM24h30
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM18h05
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM19h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 86
    8:50 AM1h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    10:35 AMVienna International Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY8989 · VY8714
    10:10 PM15h55
    Brussels Airport
    2:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS298
    7:55 PM1h40
    Brussels Airport
    9:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $97 (€79).

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

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $152 (€123).

A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $185 (€150).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 41m.

Bus takes on average 20h 11m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Vienna is approximately 585 miles (942 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Vienna is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.
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