How to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna

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 $106.

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

A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $180.

A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Vienna costing on average $452.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 51m.

Bus takes on average 19h 53m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Vienna is approximately 585 miles (942 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Vienna is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 3 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, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Buzz to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Vienna:

• 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.