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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $493.
Distance: 325 miles (524 km)
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$141 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $493 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg 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 Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Berlin:
A bus is $93 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $141 (€121).
A bus is $444 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $493 (€420).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€121) compared to roughly $148 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 8h 31m versus 7h 39m 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 Berlin
How to get from Vienna to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 258 · RJ 3825:10 AM 9h19 Vienna 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 258 · RJ 382
5:10 AM 9h19 Vienna 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS2259:20 AM 1h15 Vienna International Airport 10:35 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $469 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
EC 204 · EC 278+RJ 17212:10 PM 8h19 Vienna 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
NJ 45610:10 PM 9h31 Vienna 7:41 AM Berlin Hbf $59 1 One-way 0 transfers- RJ 820+
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ICE 160012:28 AM 13h56 Vienna 2:24 PM Berlin Hbf $64 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
10:30 PM 9h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 7:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $53 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:00 PM 9h25 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 10:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $53 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:05 PM 9h40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 7:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
KL1900 · KL17756:50 AM 4h15 Vienna International Airport 11:05 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $300 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1906 · KL1785
5:05 PM 5h10 Vienna International Airport 10:15 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $300 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1902 · KL1781
12:10 PM 5h30 Vienna International Airport 5:40 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $300 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Berlin:
A bus is $93 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $141 (€121).
A bus is $444 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $493 (€420).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Croatia Airlines, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, Norwegian Air Shuttle, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air, Air Serbia, Air Dolomiti, Transavia France, braathens regional aviation, Wizz Air to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s., EuroNight to go to Berlin by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International.
- 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Wizz Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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