Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Austriaby train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Austria

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Austria by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BRS - VIE
    6h 14m
    €86–266

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain train Nj / ...
    21h 34m
    €338–594

  3. Bus via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus bus 962 / ...
    28h 23m
    €130–218

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    21h 50m
    €263–509

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Vienna International Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane CWL - VIE
    7h 34m
    €101–327

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LHR - VIE
    7h 2m
    €190–447

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BRS - MUC
    3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    8h 15m
    €119–382

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane plane BRS - INN
    5h 58m
    €157–438

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BHX - MUC
    3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    8h 57m
    €171–415

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane plane LGW - SZG
    7h 48m
    €163–411

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus bus 060 / ...
    32h 44m
    €155–248

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Viennacar car
    16h 17m
    €411–539

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Viennacar car
    17h 26m
    €306–496

Cardiff to Austria by train, subway, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration21h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€338Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Austria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,521.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Austria?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stephansplatz via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien HBF, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 21h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Stephansplatz via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Prague Wilsonova Bus Station, Praha, Hlavní Nádraží, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 28h 23m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Austria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There