There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Vienna by plane, train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt • 4h 23m
55€ - 229€
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 5m
19€ - 40€
4 alternative options
Fly from Berlin Tegel • 8h 18m
81€ - 308€
Train • 7h 40m
110€ - 220€
Rideshare • 8h 39m
39€
Drive • 6h 44m
70€ - 110€
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. Brazil, India and South Africa are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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Rules to follow in Austria
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Considerations leaving from Germany
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Austria from Germany.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- 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 Vienna is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vienna is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Vienna is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
Yes, entry into Germany from Austria is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 9 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Berlin to Vienna is to bus, which costs 19€ - 40€ and takes 9h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Vienna is to fly which costs 55€ - 230€ and takes 4h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Berlin and Vienna is 524 km. The road distance is 674.5 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs 110€ - 220€.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Berlin to Vienna, including transfers.
Berlin to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs 55€ - 230€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 110€ - 220€ and takes 7h 40m, you could also bus, which costs 19€ - 40€ and takes 9h 5m.
- Distance: 523.8 km
- Duration: 4h 23m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Berlin to Vienna every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 450€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 290€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Vienna via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Vienna via Munich, Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 450€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 140€
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Vienna via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 300€
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 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 Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 200€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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
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 central bus station to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 28€
- Website
- RegioJet
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 quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Berlin to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.
Berlin to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Vienna is 675 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Berlin to Vienna.
easyJet, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Berlin to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Berlin to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1705+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs 2€ - 8€.