How to travel from Vienna to Maribor

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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Maribor

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Maribor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 119 miles (192 km)

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$29

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$36

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$90

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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2h 52m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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 Maribor is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Maribor:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Maribor costing on average $36.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Maribor is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Maribor take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vienna and Maribor including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Maribor among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 52m 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.

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from Vienna to Maribor

How to get from Vienna to Maribor by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Maribor is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 558+ÖBBIR 679
    5:24 AM4h03
    Vienna Hbf
    9:27 AMMaribor station
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 558+ÖBBIR 679
    5:24 AM4h03
    Vienna Hbf
    9:27 AMMaribor station
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS117
    3:00 PM0h35
    Vienna International Airport
    3:35 PMGraz Airport
    $4521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 531 · IR 15879+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4437
    5:53 AM4h42
    Vienna Hbf
    10:35 AMMaribor station
    $181One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 558+ÖBBIR 15879+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4437
    5:24 AM5h11
    Vienna Hbf
    10:35 AMMaribor station
    $181One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 531+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 71
    5:53 AM5h37
    Vienna Hbf
    11:30 AMMaribor station
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM3h20
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    9:40 PMMaribor, Bus Station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM3h40
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:40 PMMaribor, Bus Station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM3h20
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    1:40 PMMaribor, Bus Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticOS185+LufthansaOS7284
    1:20 PM2h50
    Vienna International Airport
    4:10 PMGraz Airport
    $7731One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Maribor

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Vienna to Maribor there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 78,31% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Vienna to Maribor. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Maribor

Travel to Maribor 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 Maribor.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Maribor including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Maribor is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Maribor:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Maribor costing on average $36.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Maribor is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Maribor take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

The distance from Vienna to Maribor is approximately 119 miles (192 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Maribor is:
  • Around 72 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Maribor:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Graz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Maribor station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wien, Westbahnhof Felberstrasse and arrive in Maribor, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Maribor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, TripstAir, EasyDrive, Wiener Linien to go to Maribor by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, EuroNight, České dráhy (ČD), PKP Intercity to go to Maribor by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Maribor by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Maribor with the following travel companies:
  • 71 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, TripstAir, EasyDrive.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Maribor often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Zagreb, Graz, Budapest, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maribor and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Maribor to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Maribor, you can ski at Mariborsko Pohorje, taste wines at Vinag Wine Cellar, attend performances at the Slovene National Theatre, and explore contemporary art at the Maribor Art Gallery. Enjoy a boat ride on the Drava River and visit sights like Maribor Castle, Lent, Maribor Cathedral, Pohorje, and Mestni Park for cultural and outdoor experiences.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Maribor is sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Old Vine House, Maribor Castle, and the Pohorje Mountains, while enjoying the local cuisine and wine.

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