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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration Fastest 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Vienna:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 PM12h50Saarbrücken12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 PM12h50Saarbrücken12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
29523+
OS2202:51 PM8h14Saarbrücken Hbf11:05 PMVienna International Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
Other options
29511 · ICE 211 · RJX 199178:51 AM11h41Saarbrücken Hbf8:32 PMVienna Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
ICE 919+
RE1+
EC 213+
RJX1991912:47 PM9h45Saarbrücken Hbf10:32 PMVienna Hbf$761One-way3 transfers
RE1+
ICE 919+
EC 121912:47 PM10h00Saarbrücken Hbf10:47 PMVienna Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM13h10Saarbrücken10:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM13h50Saarbrücken1:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM15h20Saarbrücken5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$701One-way1 transfer
29511+
OS2128:51 AM8h24Saarbrücken Hbf5:15 PMVienna International Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
29509 · 4257+
OS2127:51 AM9h24Saarbrücken Hbf5:15 PMVienna International Airport$1891One-way2 transfers
29511+
OS2148:51 AM9h49Saarbrücken Hbf6:40 PMVienna International Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Vienna:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Vienna costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Vienna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Vienna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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