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Compare train for Vienna to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $782.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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$191 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $782 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $191 (€161).
A bus is $708 (€593) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $782 (€656).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
Tickets start at around $191 (€161) compared to roughly $181 (€152) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10 (-€9). The journey takes 9h 9m versus 8h 5m 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 Saarbrücken
How to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Saarbrücken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 368+ICE 918 · ICE 9554+
EC 2125:28 AM 9h31 Vienna 2:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX 368+ICE 918 · ICE 9554+EC 212
5:28 AM 9h31 Vienna 2:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
OS199+
ICE 513 · ICE 95566:00 AM 4h59 Vienna International Airport 10:59 AM Saarbrücken Hbf $302 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
IC 848+EC 212+ICE 918 · ICE 95544:57 AM 10h02 Vienna 2:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $71 1 One-way 3 transfers- IC 407+ICE 518+RE1
5:39 AM 10h36 Vienna 4:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $86 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 540+RJX 260+ICE 518+RE1
5:57 AM 10h18 Vienna 4:15 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $105 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
5:35 PM 13h10 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 6:45 AM Saarbrücken $94 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:05 AM 13h20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 8:25 PM Saarbrücken $102 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
7:55 PM 18h10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 2:05 PM Saarbrücken $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
- OS219+29538
7:25 PM 5h45 Vienna International Airport 1:10 AM Saarbrücken Hbf $230 1 One-way 1 transfer 
OS207+2952210:30 AM 6h40 Vienna International Airport 5:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $245 1 One-way 1 transfer- OS207+29526
10:30 AM 8h40 Vienna International Airport 7:10 PM Saarbrücken Hbf $245 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $191 (€161).
A bus is $708 (€593) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $782 (€656).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Condor Flugdienst to go to Saarbrücken by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst.
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