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Compare train for Vienna to Schwandorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Schwandorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $121, while a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price Cheapest | $490 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Schwandorf
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Schwandorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schwandorf:
A train is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schwandorf costing on average $490.
Other travel options to Schwandorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 5h 28m versus 4h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Schwandorf
How to get from Vienna to Schwandorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Schwandorf is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:45 AM 5h20 Vienna 1:05 PM Schwandorf $155 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:45 AM 5h20 Vienna 1:05 PM Schwandorf $155 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:30 PM 3h40 Vienna 8:10 PM Schwandorf $408 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:30 PM 13h40 Vienna 7:10 AM Schwandorf $376 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Schwandorf:
A train is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Schwandorf costing on average $490.
Other travel options to Schwandorf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Schwandorf as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Schwandorf station.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic to go to Schwandorf by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Schwandorf by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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