There are 13 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car train, car or plane
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
Train • 6h 24m
85€ - 170€
Cheapest option
Bus via Stephansplatz • 10h 34m
25€ - 45€
11 alternative options
Bus • 9h 53m
50€ - 75€
Night train • 8h 19m
55€ - 80€
Rideshare • 8h 32m
46€
Car train, drive • 8h 37m
141€ - 181€
Drive • 6h 28m
85€ - 130€
Fly Frankfurt to Vienna • 4h 10m
70€ - 236€
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Vienna • 5h 40m
82€ - 270€
Fly Frankfurt to Linz, train • 5h 43m
142€ - 432€
Train to Cologne Bonn, fly to Vienna • 5h 37m
98€ - 258€
Train to Nuremberg, fly to Vienna • 6h 9m
104€ - 253€
Fly Frankfurt to Graz, train • 7h 12m
102€ - 310€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to bus via Stephansplatz which costs 24€ - 45€ and takes 10h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to fly which costs 70€ - 240€ and takes 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Vienna. Services depart four times a week. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna is 598 km. The road distance is 716 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs 85€ - 170€.
The train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Wien Hbf takes 6h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna bus services, operated by Eurolines DE, depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs 85€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 75€ and takes 9h 53m, you could also fly, which costs 70€ - 240€ and takes 4h 10m.
- Distance: 597.5 km
- Duration: 6h 24m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna every 4 hours. Tickets cost 120€ - 170€ and the journey takes 6h 24m. Railjet also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Eurolines DE operates a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna 4 times a week. Tickets cost 50€ - 75€ and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 370€
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 350€
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 480€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 350€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 350€
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 390€
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 390€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 370€
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 400€
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 390€
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 480€
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 430€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 430€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 430€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 410€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 390€
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 380€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 290€
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 290€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 310€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 310€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 320€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 1100€
Flights from Nuremberg to Vienna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 600€
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 650€
- Website
- cairoaviation.com.eg
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 260€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 260€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 200€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Graz via Berlin Tegel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 290€
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 170€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Siegburg/Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg)
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 130€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 45€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- Nightjet
.jpg)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Frankfurt(Main)Süd to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 120€
- Schedules at
- urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 30€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 19€
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Linz, Hbf to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 10€
- Website
- RegioJet
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 100€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- pass.rzd.ru
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- slo-zeleznice.si
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 23€
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- 13€ - 16€
- Regional Train Ticket
- 12€ - 15€
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- 19€ - 23€
- Phone
- +49 6196 2078-501
- service@eurolines.de
- Website
- eurolines.de
Bus from Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- eurolines.de
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Frankfurt Main Central Train Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Karat-S
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Frankfurt Hbf to Vienna Erdbergstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 26€
- Schedules at
- eurobus.sk
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 Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 46€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
We compare the different Eurail types and help you decide if a Eurail Pass is right for you
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Rome2rio’s guide has all the details
Read the travel guideIs ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Don't have a car, or can't get there on public transportation? This carpooling platform could be your answer.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna bus services, operated by Eurolines DE, arrive at Vienna station.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is 716 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna.
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 1700+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at 87€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport is to line 35806 train which takes 14 min and costs 3€ - 5€.