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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Dornbirn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Dornbirn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 246 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. 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 zł 246, while a flight costs an average of zł 3,717.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 401 Average price | zł 246 Average price Cheapest | zł 3,717 Average price | zł 524 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Dornbirn
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Dornbirn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dornbirn:
A bus is zł 155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dornbirn costing on average zł 401.
A bus is zł 3,472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dornbirn costing on average zł 3,717.
Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around zł 401 compared to roughly zł 524 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 124. The journey takes 7h 28m versus 6h 54m 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 Dornbirn
How to get from Vienna to Dornbirn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Dornbirn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX199606:28 AM 7h09 Vienna 1:37 PM Dornbirn station zł 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX199606:28 AM 7h09 Vienna 1:37 PM Dornbirn station zł 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS1478:15 PM 1h20 Vienna International Airport 9:35 PM Zurich Airport zł 2,086 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 5447:57 AM 7h40 Vienna 3:37 PM Dornbirn station zł 234 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 5447:34 AM 8h03 Vienna Airport 3:37 PM Dornbirn station zł 234 1 One-way 1 transfer
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REX 17:28 AM 7h11 Vienna 2:39 PM Dornbirn station zł 281 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS13912:55 PM 1h25 Vienna International Airport 2:20 PM Zurich Airport zł 1,323 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS1338:25 AM 1h25 Vienna International Airport 9:50 AM Zurich Airport zł 1,323 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS1317:00 AM 1h25 Vienna International Airport 8:25 AM Zurich Airport zł 1,323 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dornbirn:
A bus is zł 155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dornbirn costing on average zł 401.
A bus is zł 3,472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dornbirn costing on average zł 3,717.
Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Dornbirn 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 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Dornbirn station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dornbirn by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, easyJet to go to Dornbirn by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dornbirn by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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