The distance between Berlin and Vienna is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Vienna by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then Passau Hbf and then to Wien Hbf.
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Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg.
There are several options for getting from Berlin to Vienna by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Berlin and Vienna is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (325 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Berlin and Vienna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Vienna is to drive which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Vienna. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 12h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Vienna. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Vienna. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Vienna with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 9hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Vienna. Buses run hourly and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Vienna. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Erdberg. instead which will take 9hrs.
The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Vienna. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Vienna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 982km (610 miles) |
Train to Wien Hbf | 12h 10m | €80($80) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €35($35) | hourly | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €125($125) | on demand | 675km (419 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.