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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 72, while a flight costs an average of CHF 423.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 150 Average price | CHF 423 Average price | CHF 72 Average price Cheapest | CHF 120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Pforzheim
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Pforzheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Pforzheim:
A bus is CHF 78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Pforzheim costing on average CHF 150.
A bus is CHF 351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Pforzheim costing on average CHF 423.
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around CHF 150 compared to roughly CHF 120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 29. 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 Pforzheim
How to get from Vienna to Pforzheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Pforzheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 1216+
ICE 562+
RE19:13 AM 8h48 Vienna Hbf 6:01 PM Pforzheim Hbf CHF 39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
EC 1216+
ICE 562+
RE19:13 AM 8h48 Vienna Hbf 6:01 PM Pforzheim Hbf CHF 39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
EW27597:35 PM 1h15 Vienna International Airport 8:50 PM Stuttgart Airport CHF 118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX19972 · RE5+
ICE 1014+
RE17:28 PM 11h33 Vienna Hbf 7:01 AM Pforzheim Hbf CHF 39 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJX 68+
ICE 618+
RE16:28 PM 11h33 Vienna Hbf 6:01 AM Pforzheim Hbf CHF 39 1 One-way 2 transfers
EC 1210+
ICE 618+
RE15:13 PM 12h48 Vienna Hbf 6:01 AM Pforzheim Hbf CHF 39 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM 20h00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 5:00 PM Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294 CHF 55 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM 14h20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 5:00 PM Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294 CHF 56 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM 14h00 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5:00 PM Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294 CHF 56 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW27559:30 AM 1h15 Vienna International Airport 10:45 AM Stuttgart Airport CHF 128 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF1239 · AF16186:15 AM 5h00 Vienna International Airport 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 137 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1739 · AF15186:20 PM 15h10 Vienna International Airport 9:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 137 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Pforzheim:
A bus is CHF 78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Pforzheim costing on average CHF 150.
A bus is CHF 351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Pforzheim costing on average CHF 423.
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 91 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Pforzheim as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Pforzheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Pforzheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Pforzheim by train.
- Travel with KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, GetJet Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Swiss to go to Pforzheim by flight.
- 18 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
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