There are 12 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Fly Frankfurt to Vienna • 4h 2m
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 55m
10 alternative options
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Vienna • 5h 29m
Train to Cologne Bonn, fly to Vienna • 5h 16m
Fly Frankfurt to Linz, train • 5h 33m
Train via Passau • 7h 18m
Train • 8h 2m
Bus via Brno • 8h 18m
Bus, train • 12h
Night train • 8h 2m
Rideshare • 8h 32m
Drive • 6h 14m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to bus which costs €35 - €45 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Vienna Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Sued and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna is 598 km. The road distance is 715 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna without a car is to train via Passau which takes 7h 18m and costs €100 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, including transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Passau, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus via Brno, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 8h 18m.
- Distance: 597.5 km
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna via Passau Hbf in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €430
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €430
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €310
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €330
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €390
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €270
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €360
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €240
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €440
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €200
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 Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Siegburg Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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 Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €45
- Website
- Railjet
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- 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
- €5 - €17
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €9
- 1st Class
- €11 - €17
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 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
- 1st Class
- €26 - €40
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €40
- 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €85
- 1st Class
- €90 - €130
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Frankfurt Main Train Station to Brno Bus Station Zvonarka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Arda Tur
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 Brno to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt to Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse to Linz Wissensturm
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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
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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 FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Central Station.
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is 715 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna.
Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Vienna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 692+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport is to train which takes 16 min and costs €3 - €5.