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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $81, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$226 Average price | $505 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 58m Average total duration 15h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Vienna to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Aachen:
A bus is $145 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $226 (€190).
A bus is $424 (€356) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $505 (€424).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 15h 58m.
Tickets start at around $226 (€190) compared to roughly $80 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$145 (-€122). The journey takes 9h 59m versus 9h 15m 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 Vienna to Aachen
How to get from Vienna to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Aachen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 94808:05 AM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 9:45 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 9480
8:05 AM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 9:45 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW7539:10 AM 1h30 Vienna International Airport 10:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $135 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 166+
EC 114+ICE 590 · ICE 1001:28 PM 11h12 Vienna Hbf 12:40 AM Aachen Hbf $65 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 644+EC 114+ICE 590 · ICE 10012:57 PM 11h43 Vienna Hbf 12:40 AM Aachen Hbf $65 1 One-way 4 transfers- RJX 64+ICE 510 · ICE 920+DB S19
2:28 PM 15h32 Vienna Hbf 6:00 AM Aachen Hbf $65 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:35 PM 16h45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 7:20 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße $59 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 AM 17h45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 4:15 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße $59 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:55 PM 17h50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 11:45 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FR 687
11:55 AM 1h50 Vienna International Airport 1:45 PM Eindhoven Airport $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - FR 9485
5:10 PM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 6:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $52 1 One-way 0 transfers 
OS2457:20 AM 1h35 Vienna International Airport 8:55 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Aachen:
A bus is $145 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $226 (€190).
A bus is $424 (€356) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Aachen costing on average $505 (€424).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 15h 58m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Aachen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Avion Express Malta to go to Aachen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 14 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
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