What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Vienna is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Bern to Vienna?

The distance between Bern and Vienna is 748 km. The road distance is 817.8 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Vienna?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Bern to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Vienna bus from?

Bern to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Vienna train from?

Bern to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Vienna?

The best way to get from Bern to Vienna is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h.

Where does the Bern to Vienna bus arrive?

Bern to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Bern to Vienna train arrive?

Bern to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Vienna is 818 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Bern to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Vienna?

Book your Bern to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Vienna?

Book your Bern to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4692+ hotels available in Vienna.

Bern to Vienna - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Vienna by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
5h 4m
€124–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N882 / ...
12h
€45–120
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
9h 49m
€132–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
11h 20m
Drive 817.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Vienna817.8 km
8h 8m
€140–203
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
5h 14m
€96–258
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)GVA - VIE
6h 23m
€113–282
Train to Basel, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)BSL - BTS
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf
6h 41m
€102–288
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HB
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschach
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ACH - VIE
6h 32m
€357–544

Bern to Vienna by train

39Weekly Trains

9h 49mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 748.3 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Bern to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 12h.

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