How to travel from Bern to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Bern and Vienna is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bern to Vienna by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sankt Pölten and then to Vienna Erdberg.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance844km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Bern to Vienna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Bern and Vienna is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 683km (425 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bern and Vienna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Vienna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Vienna. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Bern and Vienna. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Bern and Vienna. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sankt Pölten. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bern and Vienna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Bern and Vienna. The distance is around 844km (525 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 Bern to Vienna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €400 ($400).

How do I get from Bern to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Vienna

Transport options from Bern to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 50m
€400($400)
every 30 mins748km (465 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, Fly3hrs
€425($425)
every 30 mins804km (499 miles)
Train to Winterthur, plane3h 50m
€495($495)
hourly770km (479 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly3h 50m
€495($495)
every 30 mins1,000km (621 miles)
Train to Gallarate, Fly4h 35m
€255($255)
twice daily925km (575 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€485($485)
every 3 hours895km (556 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€53($53)
3 times a week913km (567 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€170($170)
on demand844km (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