How to travel from Glasgow to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Glasgow and Vienna is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 Glasgow (GLA) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated byKLM+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €670($675)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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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
    €535($535)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Vienna by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Glasgow and Vienna is around 1,710km (1,062 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,638km (1,018 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Glasgow and Vienna by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Vienna is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Vienna is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Vienna. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Belgian Railways run train services between Glasgow and Vienna. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 20h 25m, 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 Glasgow and Vienna. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow 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 7h.

National Express, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Glasgow and Vienna. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Vienna. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Vienna (VIE) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Vienna. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Vienna typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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 Glasgow to Vienna. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Vienna is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

How do I get from Glasgow to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Vienna

Transport options from Glasgow to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
€390($390)
every 30 mins1,710km (1,062 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€115($115)
hourly2,121km (1,318 miles)
Train
20h 25m
€670($675)
6 times a week2,173km (1,350 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
€86($86)
once daily2,324km (1,444 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 4h
€535($535)
once daily1,920km (1,193 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Vienna

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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