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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Schengen
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 462 miles (745 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$194 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 33m Average total duration Fastest 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | 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 $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $194 (€159).
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $202 (€166).
Other travel options to Schengen take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
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$1831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
10:13 AM11h26Vienna9:39 PMPerl$1831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
10:13 AM11h26Vienna9:39 PMPerl$1831One-way2 transfers
Other options
6:13 AM12h20Vienna6:33 PMPerl$1831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schengen:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $194 (€159).
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $202 (€166).
Other travel options to Schengen take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 101 flights per day.
- Around 16 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, bus, and flight 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 Perl station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schengen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schengen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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