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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Oberstdorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Oberstdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 $67, while a flight costs an average of $543.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Oberstdorf
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Oberstdorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Oberstdorf:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Oberstdorf costing on average $121.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Oberstdorf costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 7h 1m versus 6h 49m 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 Oberstdorf
How to get from Vienna to Oberstdorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Oberstdorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM 13h10 Vienna 5:45 AM Oberstdorf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:35 PM 13h10 Vienna 5:45 AM Oberstdorf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:35 PM 13h10 Vienna 5:45 AM Oberstdorf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:20 AM 14h10 Vienna 3:30 PM Oberstdorf $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Oberstdorf:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Oberstdorf costing on average $121.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Oberstdorf costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Oberstdorf as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Oberstdorf station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Oberstdorf, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Oberstdorf by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberstdorf by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Croatia Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, TAP Portugal, Peoples, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, Smartwings to go to Oberstdorf by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 10 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Peoples, Air Baltic.
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