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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $497.
Distance: 582 miles (937 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$225 Average price | $497 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 48m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg 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 Vienna to Amsterdam:
A bus is $137 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $225 (€188).
A bus is $409 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $497 (€415).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 19m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
Tickets start at around $225 (€188) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-145.01 (€-120.93). The journey takes 11h 49m versus 11h 6m 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 Amsterdam
How to get from Vienna to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM20h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM20h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL19068:00 PM1h50Vienna International Airport9:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2591One-way0 transfers
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NJ 404906:36 PM15h23Vienna Hbf9:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal$961One-way0 transfers- ICE 918 · ICE 124+
EC 212+
RJX199385:28 AM12h01Vienna Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$991One-way3 transfers 
IC 848+ICE 918 · ICE 124+EC 2124:57 AM12h32Vienna Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$991One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM17h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM19h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM21h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO2657:30 PM14h05Vienna International Airport9:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2611One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO2637:30 PM17h10Vienna International Airport12:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2611One-way1 transfer
- LO226 · LO2677:30 PM23h20Vienna International Airport6:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Amsterdam:
A bus is $137 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $225 (€188).
A bus is $409 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $497 (€415).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 19m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Air France, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Indigo Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 8 direct flights per day with KLM, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper.
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