How to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $529.

Distance: 187 miles (302 km)

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$87

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$49

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$529

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3h 30m

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7h 31m

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4h 36m

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2h 36m

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3h 53m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee

Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is a bus with an average price of $49.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee:

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee costing on average $87.

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee costing on average $529.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Prien am Chiemsee take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Prien am Chiemsee including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee

How to get from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • Westbahn960
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Westbahn960
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS185
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX19976 · RE5
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 642+ÖBBRE5
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 546+ÖBBRE5
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO226 · LO353
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO222 · LO353
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS189
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee

Travel to Prien am Chiemsee 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 Prien am Chiemsee.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Prien am Chiemsee including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is a bus with an average price of $49.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee:

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee costing on average $87.

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee costing on average $529.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Prien am Chiemsee take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

The distance from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is approximately 187 miles (302 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee:
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Prien am Chiemsee station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings to go to Prien am Chiemsee by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Prien am Chiemsee by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Prien am Chiemsee by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Prien am Chiemsee often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Salzburg, Rosenheim, Aschau im Chiemgau, Munich Hbf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prien am Chiemsee and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Prien am Chiemsee to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Prien am Chiemsee, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days. This duration allows you to explore the scenic beauty of Chiemsee Lake, visit Herrenchiemsee Palace, and enjoy the charming town and its surroundings.

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