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Compare train for Vienna to Kaufbeuren
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kaufbeuren among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €462.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€144 Average price | €462 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Kaufbeuren
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Kaufbeuren, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kaufbeuren:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kaufbeuren costing on average €144.
A bus is €413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kaufbeuren costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Kaufbeuren take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around €144 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€60. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 5h 21m 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 Kaufbeuren
How to get from Vienna to Kaufbeuren by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Kaufbeuren is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:25 PM 11h10 Vienna 8:35 AM Kaufbeuren €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 PM 11h10 Vienna 8:35 AM Kaufbeuren €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 PM 11h10 Vienna 8:35 AM Kaufbeuren €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kaufbeuren:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kaufbeuren costing on average €144.
A bus is €413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kaufbeuren costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Kaufbeuren take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 89 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Kaufbeuren as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Schongau, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Kaufbeuren station.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Kaufbeuren by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Kaufbeuren by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kaufbeuren by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
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