The average train between Vienna and Holyhead takes 25h 35m and the fastest train takes 21h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Holyhead. 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 twice daily between Vienna and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 25h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Holyhead station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
Vienna to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Vienna to Holyhead train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Vienna and Holyhead is 1,575.5 km. The road distance is 1,924 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Holyhead via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 35m.