There are 7 ways to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 39m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 54m
5 alternative options
Train to Leipzig, fly • 5h 33m
Train • 7h 57m
Night train • 12h 34m
Rideshare • 8h 48m
Drive • 6h 42m
Brandenburg Gate to Vienna by walk and train
The journey time between Brandenburg Gate and Vienna is around 9h 41m and covers a distance of around 958 km. The fastest journey normally takes 7h 40m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Railjet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity, the Brandenburg Gate to Vienna service departs from Brandenburg Gate and arrives in Wien Hbf. Typically 21 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route information
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Brandenburg Gate to Vienna walk and train schedules
Departing Monday, October 25, 2021
Departing Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Departing Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Departing Thursday, October 28, 2021
Departing Friday, October 29, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Railjet
Railjet
Railjet
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna is to fly. Taking this option will cost €40 - €200 and takes 4h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Brandenburg Gate and Vienna is 524 km. The road distance is 675.1 km.
The best way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna, including transfers.
Brandenburg Gate to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 54m.
The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Brandenburg Gate to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
- Distance: 523.9 km
- Duration: 4h 39m
What companies run services between Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna every 2 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf twice 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
- €120 - €450
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €600
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €230 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
Flights from Leipzig to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from S Südkreuz Bhf to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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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Yes, the driving distance between Brandenburg Gate to Vienna is 675 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Brandenburg Gate to Vienna.
easyJet, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Vienna Airport.
There are 686+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at €87 per night.