How to travel from Florence to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Florence and Vienna is around 658km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Florence to Vienna by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byAustrian Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Main train station.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Florence to Vienna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Florence and Vienna is around 658km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Florence and Vienna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Vienna is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Vienna. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Florence and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Railjet and Nightjet run train services between Florence and Vienna. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Florence and Vienna. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa Costanza. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Florence and Vienna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Florence and Vienna. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and arrive at Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Florence and Vienna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti fly between Florence and Vienna. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Florence to Vienna typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE).

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Florence and Vienna. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Vienna is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Vienna

Transport options from Florence to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€235($235)
every 30 mins658km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 30m
€125($125)
twice daily847km (526 miles)
Train to Wien Hbf10h 20m
€80($80)
once daily829km (515 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€32($32)
3 times a week850km (528 miles)
Bus via Trieste13h 55m
€53($53)
5 times a week920km (572 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€160($160)
on demand845km (525 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna