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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$176 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Vienna:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $176.
A bus is $159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around $176 compared to roughly $170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 8h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Vienna
How to get from Saarbrücken to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE1+ICE 519+RE5 · RJX134831:47 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken Hbf 11:32 PM Vienna $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- RE1+ICE 519+RE5 · RJX13483
1:47 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken Hbf 11:32 PM Vienna $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
ICE 9553 · ICE 516+
OS2183:00 PM 7h15 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:15 PM Vienna International Airport $233 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- RE1+ICE 519+
RJ 1293+
IC 8431:47 PM 10h16 Saarbrücken Hbf 12:03 AM Vienna $71 1 One-way 3 transfers - RE1+ICE 919+
EC 213+RJX 16912:47 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:32 PM Vienna $82 1 One-way 3 transfers - RE1+ICE 919+EC 1219
12:47 PM 10h00 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:47 PM Vienna $105 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:10 PM 12h50 Saarbrücken 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $76 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:00 PM 13h50 Saarbrücken 1:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $76 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:30 AM 13h10 Saarbrücken 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 29523+OS218
2:51 PM 7h24 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:15 PM Vienna International Airport $217 1 One-way 1 transfer - 29509 · 4257+OS216
7:51 AM 13h14 Saarbrücken Hbf 9:05 PM Vienna International Airport $220 1 One-way 2 transfers - 29507+OS216
6:51 AM 14h14 Saarbrücken Hbf 9:05 PM Vienna International Airport $220 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Vienna:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $176.
A bus is $159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Vienna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Condor Flugdienst to go to Vienna by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst.
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