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Compare bus, train, and flight for Trier to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,884 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,884, while a flight costs an average of Kč 10,719.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 4,163 Average price | Kč 1,884 Average price Cheapest | Kč 10,719 Average price | Kč 3,885 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg 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 Trier to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Vienna:
A bus is Kč 2,280 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Vienna costing on average Kč 4,163.
A bus is Kč 8,835 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Vienna costing on average Kč 10,719.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
Tickets start at around Kč 4,163 compared to roughly Kč 3,885 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 278. The journey takes 10h 11m versus 9h 27m 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 Trier to Vienna
How to get from Trier to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE1+
ICE 517+
RJX 261+
IC 74910:33 AM 11h30 Trier Hbf 10:03 PM Vienna Kč 1,398 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
RE1+
ICE 517+
RJX 261+
IC 74910:33 AM 11h30 Trier Hbf 10:03 PM Vienna Kč 1,398 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
DE43629:00 AM 1h20 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:20 AM Vienna International Airport Kč 7,293 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RE1 · TGV 9551+
ICE 225 · ICE 2119:33 AM 11h30 Trier Hbf 9:03 PM Vienna Kč 1,710 1 One-way 4 transfers
RE1+
ICE 515+
RJX 69+
IC 7458:33 AM 11h30 Trier Hbf 8:03 PM Vienna Kč 1,710 1 One-way 3 transfers
RE1 · RJX 261+
ICE 51710:33 AM 10h59 Trier Hbf 9:32 PM Vienna Kč 1,997 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM 21h30 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz Kč 1,700 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 17h25 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) Kč 1,700 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM 20h05 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) Kč 1,712 1 One-way 2 transfers
FR 94816:00 AM 1h30 Cologne Bonn Airport 7:30 AM Vienna International Airport Kč 1,686 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS2188:50 PM 1h25 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:15 PM Vienna International Airport Kč 2,876 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS2167:40 PM 1h25 Frankfurt am Main Airport 9:05 PM Vienna International Airport Kč 2,876 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Vienna:
A bus is Kč 2,280 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Vienna costing on average Kč 4,163.
A bus is Kč 8,835 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Vienna costing on average Kč 10,719.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
- Around 109 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Luxair, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Croatia Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Malta Air, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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