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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 301 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 L 301, while a flight costs an average of L 2,295.
Distance: 332 miles (535 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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L 301 Average price Cheapest | L 924 Average price | L 2,295 Average price | L 667 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Heilbronn:
A bus is L 624 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average L 924.
A bus is L 1,995 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average L 2,295.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
Tickets start at around L 301 compared to roughly L 667 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 367. The journey takes 10h 58m versus 6h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Heilbronn
How to get from Vienna to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM 11h15 Vienna 9:00 AM Heilbronn L 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:45 PM 11h15 Vienna 9:00 AM Heilbronn L 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 PM 11h15 Vienna 9:00 AM Heilbronn L 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM 11h55 Vienna 10:25 PM Heilbronn L 206 1 One-way 0 transfers10:25 PM 11h35 Vienna 10:00 AM Heilbronn L 221 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Heilbronn:
A bus is L 624 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average L 924.
A bus is L 1,995 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average L 2,295.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
- Around 98 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
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