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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Vienna is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 27h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via London Victoria and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wien Hbf via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Vienna?

The distance between Cardiff and Vienna is 1520 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs €200 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cardiff to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Vienna bus from?

Cardiff to Vienna bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Vienna train from?

Cardiff to Vienna train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Vienna?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Vienna is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs €200 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 27h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Vienna bus arrive?

Cardiff to Vienna bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Vienna?

Vienna is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:46 AM in Cardiff and 12:46 PM in Vienna.

Where does the Cardiff to Vienna train arrive?

Cardiff to Vienna train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Cardiff to Vienna - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Vienna 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BRS - VIE
6h 3m
€93–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží
3. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)060 / ...
27h 37m
€89–171
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
21h 42m
€204–469
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
21h 50m
€214–740
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)CWL - VIE
7h 53m
€103–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LHR - VIE
6h 46m
€152–385
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)STN - VIE
7h 43m
€128–344
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LTN - VIE
7h 31m
€134–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)MAN - VIE
8h 55m
€94–304
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Prague
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)060 / ...
32h 45m
€98–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vienna
16h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Vienna
17h 36m
€298–437

Cardiff to Vienna by bus

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27h 37mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,520.4 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wien Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 21h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží in around 27h 37m.

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