How to travel from Vienna to Schengen

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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

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$98

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11h 33m

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11h 3m

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18h 4m

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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from Vienna to Schengen

How to get from Vienna to Schengen by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Vienna to Schengen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
10:13AM11h26
Vienna
09:39PMPerl
$1841One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
10:13AM11h26
Vienna
09:39PMPerl
$1841One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
10:13AM11h26
Vienna
09:39PMPerl
$1841One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
06:13AM12h20
Vienna
06:33PMPerl
$1841One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
02:13PM18h20
Vienna
08:33AMPerl
$1841One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
02:13PM16h53
Vienna
07:06AMPerl
$1921One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Schengen

Travel to Schengen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Schengen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Schengen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Schengen is a bus with an average price of $98 (€80).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Schengen is by train with an average journey time of 11h 26m.

Other travel options to Schengen take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 29m.

The distance from Vienna to Schengen is approximately 462 miles (745 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Schengen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Schengen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Schengen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Schengen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schengen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Schengen often also extend their vacation to go to Luxembourg, Metz, Luxembourg station, Paris, Trier. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schengen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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