There are 7 ways to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary by plane, subway, train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt, subway • 4h 38m
€38 - €219
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 54m
€24 - €83
5 alternative options
Train to Leipzig, fly • 5h 22m
€109 - €441
Train • 8h 4m
€116 - €219
Night train • 12h 41m
€70 - €89
Rideshare • 9h 31m
€39
Drive • 6h 47m
€75 - €110
Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary by train, bus and walk
The journey time between Berlin Central Station and Austria-Hungary is around 10h 19m and covers a distance of around 963 km. The fastest journey normally takes 8h 16m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and others, the Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary service departs from Berlin Hbf and arrives in Austria-Hungary. Typically 20 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary train, bus and walk schedules
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Railjet
Railjet
Railjet
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Wiener Linien
Wiener Linien
Wiener Linien
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International entry into Austria from Germany
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Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Austria from Germany.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Austria-Hungary is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Austria-Hungary is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Austria-Hungary is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Germany from Austria.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary is to rideshare, which costs €39 and takes 9h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary is to fly and subway which costs €35 - €220 and takes 4h 38m.
The distance between Berlin Central Station and Austria-Hungary is 525 km. The road distance is 679 km.
The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary, including transfers.
The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €85 and takes 10h 54m.
The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary.
easyJet, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport.
There are 702+ hotels available in Austria-Hungary. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 525.2 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between Berlin Central Station, Germany and Austria-Hungary, Austria?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €150 - €220 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin Central Station to Austria-Hungary via Berlin Suedkreuz, Berlin, Südkreuz Bf, Prague, ÚAN Florenc, Vienna, Hbf, Kolschitzkygasse, and Neubaugasse U in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €440
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €450
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €450
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €650
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €220 - €650
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €440
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €230
- Phone
- +43 (0)1 7909 100
- kundendienst@wienerlinien.at
- Website
- wienerlinien.at
Subway from Landstraße to Neubaugasse
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Wiener Linien
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140 - €200
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Abellio
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €170
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Berlin, Südkreuz Bf to Prague, ÚAN Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 31 min and costs €7 - €12.