How to travel from Vienna to Berlin

International travel from Vienna, Austria to Berlin, Germany is: Restricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Austria?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Berlin if traveling from Vienna?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)

What measures do I need to follow in Berlin, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 6/18/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Vienna to Berlin.

The restriction level for your return to Vienna, Austria from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Vienna from Berlin restricted?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Vienna from Berlin?

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Vienna, Austria?

You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 6/16/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Vienna from Berlin closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Berlin: bus, flight or train.

You should expect to travel around 324 miles (523 km) between Vienna and Berlin.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Berlin:

• Most travelers catch their flight from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Vienna to Berlin depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Berlin, ZOB.
• Most travelers take a train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Berlin:

• You can travel by plane between Vienna and Berlin with Austrian Airlines, and you can find Austrian Airlines Vienna to Berlin tickets for $185 (€144) on Omio.
• You can take a bus from Vienna to Berlin with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€22) with Flixbus from Vienna to Berlin.
• You can travel to Berlin from Vienna by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $49 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Berlin.

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Berlin with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct buses to take to Berlin with Flixbus.
• You'll find direct train services to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | Railjet.

Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Before traveling from Vienna to Berlin, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket is costing on average $185 (€144) one way for this trip.
• A bus ticket for this trip is costing $28 (€22) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $49 (€38) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Vienna to Berlin tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Berlin is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $28 (€22) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

A bus is generally $157 (€122) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $185 (€144) from Vienna to Berlin.

A bus is generally $21 (€16) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $49 (€38) from Vienna to Berlin.

The fastest way from Vienna to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Berlin that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Berlin by bus can take on average 8 h 50 min.

In comparison, getting to Berlin by train can take on average 8 h 44 min.