How to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Edinburgh and Vienna is around 1,639km (1,018 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Vienna by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byRyanair+ 6 others

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €535($535)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Prague Wilsonova and then to Vienna Erdberg.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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ferry
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car
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Vienna.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €520($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Vienna by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Edinburgh and Vienna is around 1,639km (1,018 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,582km (983 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Vienna by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Vienna is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Vienna is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Vienna. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

LNER, Eurostar and Belgian Railways run train services between Edinburgh and Vienna. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 20hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Vienna. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Prague Wilsonova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Vienna. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Vienna. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Vienna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Ryanair, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Air France and Eurowings fly between Edinburgh and Vienna. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Vienna typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Vienna. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Vienna is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Vienna

Transport options from Edinburgh to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€140($140)
every 30 mins1,639km (1,018 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€125($125)
hourly1,726km (1,072 miles)
Train
20hrs
€535($535)
6 times a week2,159km (1,341 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
€95($95)
once daily2,376km (1,476 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 4h
€520($525)
once daily1,862km (1,157 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Vienna

Train operators

Ferry operators

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