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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Schengen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Schengen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 17h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a bus costs an average of $100.
Distance: 462 miles (745 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 4m Average total duration Fastest 17h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schengen:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $189 (€151).
Other travel options to Schengen take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Schengen
How to get from Vienna to Schengen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Schengen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:13 AM11h26Vienna9:39 PMPerl$1871One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
10:13 AM11h26Vienna9:39 PMPerl$1871One-way2 transfers
Fastest
10:13 AM11h26Vienna9:39 PMPerl$1871One-way2 transfers
Other options
6:13 AM12h20Vienna6:33 PMPerl$1871One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schengen:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $189 (€151).
Other travel options to Schengen take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
- Around 105 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Schengen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Perl station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schengen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schengen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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