The distance between Frankfurt and Vienna is around 715km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Vienna by train, bus 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 Passau Hbf and then to Wien Hbf.
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Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg.
There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Vienna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Frankfurt and Vienna is around 715km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (371 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Frankfurt and Vienna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Vienna is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Vienna. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Frankfurt and Vienna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Frankfurt and Vienna. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Vienna with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 10hrs.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Vienna. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Passau Hbf and then to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Frankfurt and Vienna. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Vienna is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
Train to Wien Hbf | 7h 55m | €75($75) | 4 times a day | 728km (453 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | €40($40) | every 3 hours | 743km (462 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €135($135) | on demand | 715km (444 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.