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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Tübingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $573.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
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$156 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $573 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Tübingen:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Tübingen costing on average $156.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Tübingen costing on average $573.
Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
Tickets start at around $156 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 6h 41m 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.
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How to get from Vienna to Tübingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Tübingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 AM15h15Vienna5:15 PMTübingen$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:00 AM15h15Vienna5:15 PMTübingen$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 PM12h35Vienna10:20 AMTübingen$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:25 PM15h20Vienna10:45 AMTübingen$471One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM12h35Vienna11:20 AMTübingen$541One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM15h15Vienna4:15 PMTübingen$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Tübingen:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Tübingen costing on average $156.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Tübingen costing on average $573.
Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 92 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Tübingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Westbahn to go to Tübingen by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Tübingen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tübingen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 13 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti.
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