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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 41m. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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$140 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest |
10h 11m Average total duration Fastest 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM13h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:25 PMSaarbrücken$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS199+
ICE 513 · ICE 95566:00 AM4h59Vienna International Airport10:59 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$6371One-way2 transfers
Other options
RJX 68 · ICE 618 · ICE 95586:28 PM13h31Vienna Hbf7:59 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
RJX 68 · ICE 618 · S1 · 125066:28 PM12h17Vienna Hbf6:45 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$1271One-way3 transfers
IC 646+
RJX 64+
ICE 590 · ICE 9351:34 PM9h55Vienna Airport11:29 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$2041One-way3 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM13h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:00 PMSaarbrücken$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM13h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 AMSaarbrücken$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:25 PMSaarbrücken$771One-way1 transfer
LH1243+
ICE 617 · S2 · 125048:15 PM9h20Vienna International Airport5:35 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2661One-way3 transfers
OS219+
ICE 617 · S2 · 125047:25 PM10h10Vienna International Airport5:35 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2661One-way3 transfers
OS219+
29538 · Bus EV · 119487:25 PM6h08Vienna International Airport1:33 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$2981One-way3 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Saarbrücken
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 19 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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