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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$158 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration Fastest 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:05 AM13h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:25 PMSaarbrücken$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM13h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:25 PMSaarbrücken$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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4266 · 295366:30 PM5h40Vienna International Airport12:10 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2531One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1228 · 295226:13 AM10h57Vienna Hbf5:10 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
RJX 262 · ICE 596 · ICE 106 · 295268:28 AM10h42Vienna Hbf7:10 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1611One-way3 transfers
RJX 260 · ICE 598 · ICE 108 · 295226:28 AM10h42Vienna Hbf5:10 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1611One-way3 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM13h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 AMSaarbrücken$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:25 PMSaarbrücken$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:05 PM13h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:00 PMSaarbrücken$631One-way0 transfers
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295387:25 PM5h45Vienna International Airport1:10 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2531One-way1 transfer
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295386:30 PM6h40Vienna International Airport1:10 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2531One-way1 transfer
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S8 · ICE 25944:55 PM6h58Vienna International Airport11:53 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$2741One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Saarbrücken by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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