How to travel from Milan to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Milan and Vienna is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Milan 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 Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance856km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Milan to Vienna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Milan and Vienna is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (389 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Milan and Vienna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Vienna is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Vienna. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 40m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn and Nightjet run train services between Milan and Vienna. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Milan and Vienna. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi and Milano Lampugnano. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Vienna. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Vienna. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Vienna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Ryanair fly between Milan and Vienna. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Milan to Vienna typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) 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 Milan and Vienna. The distance is around 856km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Vienna is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Vienna

Transport options from Milan to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€86($86)
every 30 mins657km (408 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
€69($69)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 40m
€125($125)
twice daily861km (535 miles)
Train to Wien Hbf11h 40m
€85($85)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf12hrs
€31($31)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€49($49)
5 times a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€160($160)
on demand856km (532 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