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How to get fromFrance to Austriaby plane, train, bus, car, train (TGV) or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from France to Austria by plane, train, bus, car, train (TGV), or car train

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  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeLYS - VIE
    4h 44m
    €86–243

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)busN191
    21h 48m
    €66–146

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain83
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien WestbahnhoftrainDrf / ...
    12h 7m
    €96–286

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vienna - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 22m
    €101–188

  5. Drive 1,216.6 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Viennacar1,216.6 km
    11h 4m
    €195–282

  6. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeCDG - VIE
    5h 1m
    €82–209

  7. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeNCE - VIE
    4h 41m
    €70–232

  8. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeMRS - VIE
    4h 44m
    €69–256

  9. Fly from Paris Orly Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeORY - VIE
    5h 4m
    €78–250

  10. Train via Châtelet

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen HbftrainTgv
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien WestbahnhoftrainDrf / ...
    12h 17m
    €90–296

  11. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Paris to Fuldacar
    2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
    3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Viennacar
    11h 40m
    €243–338

France to Austria by subway and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between France and Austria?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cité to Stephansplatz via Gare de l'Est, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 12h 7m.

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