How to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $192.

Distance: 371 miles (598 km)

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Driving

$177

Average price

$64

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Cheapest

$272

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$160

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 31m

Average total duration

8h 1m

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30m

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11h 20m

Average total duration

10h 50m

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30m

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5h 38m

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Fastest

2h 38m

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3h 0m

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6h 59m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $177 (€143).

A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $272 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM10h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM10h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1243
    8:15 PM1h20
    Vienna International Airport
    9:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 698
    5:28 PM9h24
    Vienna Hbf
    2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $691One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 760 · RJ 110 · ICE 698
    5:28 PM9h51
    Vienna Hbf
    3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 722+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1298 · RJ 820+ÖBB | REXREX 2
    12:28 AM12h34
    Vienna Hbf
    1:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $781One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 PM13h50
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM15h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM13h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS207
    10:30 AM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS209
    11:20 AM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    12:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS219
    7:25 PM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2581One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $177 (€143).

A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $272 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

The distance from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 371 miles (598 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Air Baltic, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 13 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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