The average train between Vienna and Chester takes 22h 17m and the fastest train takes 15h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Vienna and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 22h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Chester. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Chester station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
Vienna to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Vienna to Chester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Vienna and Chester is 1,459.8 km. The road distance is 1,788 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Chester via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 56m.