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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 423 miles (682 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$204 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein costing on average $204.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Idar-Oberstein take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
Tickets start at around $204 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$34. The journey takes 8h 58m versus 8h 13m 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.
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How to get from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:55 PM 17h40 Vienna 9:35 AM Idar-Oberstein $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 17h40 Vienna 9:35 AM Idar-Oberstein $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 17h40 Vienna 9:35 AM Idar-Oberstein $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein costing on average $204.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Idar-Oberstein costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Idar-Oberstein take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
- Around 94 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Idar-Oberstein as scheduled services by 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 Idar-Oberstein station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Lautzenhausen, Frankfurt Hahn: Airport Terminal 2.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air France, Luxair, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Ryanair, TAP Portugal to go to Idar-Oberstein by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Idar-Oberstein by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Idar-Oberstein by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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