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Compare train and bus 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 $98. 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 $98, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 462 miles (745 km)
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$185 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest |
11h 33m Average total duration Fastest 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 4m Average total duration 17h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Schengen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schengen:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Schengen costing on average $184 (€150).
Other travel options to Schengen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 29m.
- Around 89 flights per day.
- Around 17 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schengen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schengen by train.
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