What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Austria is to train and bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Austria is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Austria. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Stephansplatz via Strasbourg, München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Alsace to Austria?

The distance between Alsace and Austria is 797 km. The road distance is 798.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Austria without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €160 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Austria?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Alsace to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Austria train from?

Alsace to Austria train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Austria?

The best way to get from Alsace to Austria is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Alsace to Austria train arrive?

Alsace to Austria train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Austria is 799 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Alsace to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Austria.

Alsace to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to Austria by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 45m
€97–310
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N136 / ...
13h 55m
€63–117
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 7m
€166–340
Drive 798.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Viennacar 798.9 km
7h 23m
€130–188
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h 11m
€147–368
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
7h 26m
€174–536
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
7h 59m
€112–319
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 49m
€150–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Vienna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 39m
€78–143

Alsace to Austria by train and subway

14Weekly Services

11h 7mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 797.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Austria?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Stephansplatz via Strasbourg, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Stephansplatz via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Vienna - Bus Station, and Erdberg in around 14h 39m.

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