The average train between Vienna and France takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:38 PM which arrives into France at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to France. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at France station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Vienna to France train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to France train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Paris l'Est station.
The distance between Vienna and France is 1,102.8 km. The road distance is 1,290 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Châtelet via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 12h 48m.