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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Schwangau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Schwangau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 $65, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $496 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Schwangau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schwangau:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schwangau costing on average $121.
A bus is $432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schwangau costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 5h 53m 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 Schwangau
How to get from Vienna to Schwangau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Schwangau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:20 AM 12h30 Vienna 1:50 PM Schwangau $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:20 AM 12h30 Vienna 1:50 PM Schwangau $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:10 PM 9h10 Vienna 8:20 AM Schwangau $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:25 PM 10h55 Vienna 9:20 AM Schwangau $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:00 AM 9h50 Vienna 12:50 PM Schwangau $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schwangau:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schwangau costing on average $121.
A bus is $432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schwangau costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Schwangau as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Füssen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Schwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwangau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Schwangau by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Smartwings, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Schwangau by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
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