How to travel from Vienna to Berlin

Travel between Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Austria enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Berlin from Vienna?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Berlin, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 11/6/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Berlin from Vienna.

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

Is my journey back to Vienna from Berlin restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

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: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 11/17/22. 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 4 travel options from Vienna to Berlin: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Berlin is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $99 (€90) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a bus is about $115 (€105) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $213 (€195) for this route.

A bus is $111 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $210 (€191).

The quickest way to travel from Vienna to Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 8 h 50 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 41 min.

Berlin is approximately 324 miles (523 km) away from Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Berlin is:

• Around 13 buses per day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Vienna and Berlin as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses from Vienna to Berlin most often leave from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
• Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Trains from Vienna to Berlin most often leave from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Berlin by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Vienna to Berlin for $99 (€90) on Omio.
• KLM Cityhopper can get you to Berlin by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM Cityhopper from Vienna to Berlin for $213 (€195) on Omio.
• ÖBB | InterCity can take you to Berlin by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna to Berlin for $210 (€191).

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

• You'll find 9 direct buses per day with Flixbus.
• You can travel directly by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | ICE with 1 direct train per day.

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

When planning your trip from Vienna to Berlin, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $99 (€90) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $213 (€195) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $210 (€191) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Vienna to Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.