How to get from Vienna to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Vienna to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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324 miles (523 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$64 - $239 | |
Bus • $64 (€55) • 9 h 16 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 324 miles (523 km) by bus or train from Vienna to Berlin. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this route, with tickets costing about $64 (€55). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Vienna to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $37 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Vienna and Berlin: Economy and Business.
There are 2 travel options from Vienna to Berlin: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $64 (€55).
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Berlin:
A bus is $175 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Berlin costing on average $239 (€206).
The quickest way to travel between Vienna and Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h 16 min.
Taking a train requires on average 12 h 19 min of travel time.
Berlin is approximately 324 miles (523 km) away from Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Berlin as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Berlin:
The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Berlin:
Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Berlin with the following travel companies:
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 trip.
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