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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to France is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to France is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to France. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and France?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to France. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Châtelet via Wien Westbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Austria to France?

The distance between Austria and France is 905 km. The road distance is 1212.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to France without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Austria to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to France bus from?

Austria to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Austria to France train from?

Austria to France train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to France?

The best way to get from Austria to France is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €700 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Austria to France bus arrive?

Austria to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Austria to France train arrive?

Austria to France train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Austria to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to France is 1212 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Austria to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22451+ hotels available in France.

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There are 10 ways to get from Austria to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane VIE - NCE
4h 42m
€86–230
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane VIE - MRS
4h 46m
€66–243
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
12h 21m
€234–685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N91 / ...
19h 36m
€97–162
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
18h 36m
€110–315
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane VIE - CDG
5h 3m
€96–248
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VIE - LYS
4h 51m
€96–292
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane VIE - ORY
5h 3m
€104–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 32m
€250–470
Drive 1,212.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Pariscar 1,212.3 km
11h 22m
€198–286

Austria to France by subway and train

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Distance: 905.1 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Austria and France?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Châtelet via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 12h 21m.

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