How to travel from Amsterdam to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Amsterdam and Vienna is around 1,149km (714 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amsterdam 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Graz (GRZ) then take the train to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Passau Hbf and then to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,149km (714 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Vienna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Amsterdam and Vienna is around 1,149km (714 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 936km (582 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Amsterdam and Vienna by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Vienna is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Vienna. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amsterdam and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 13h 50m.

Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Amsterdam and Vienna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 15m, 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 Amsterdam and Vienna. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Vienna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 16h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Vienna. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Vienna. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Graz (GRZ) then take the train to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Amsterdam and Vienna. The distance is around 1,149km (714 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Vienna is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Vienna

Transport options from Amsterdam to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
€335($335)
hourly1,202km (747 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 15m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,167km (725 miles)
Train to Wien Hbf13h 50m
€120($120)
twice daily1,203km (748 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
€65($65)
5 times a day1,211km (753 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€235($235)
on demand1,149km (714 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