There are 11 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna by train, bus, car, ferry 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
Train via Salzburg
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Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Friedrichshafen to Munich central bus station
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Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna Erdberg
Train
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Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbf
Bus via Vienna Stadioncenter
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Take the bus from Friedrichshafen to Munich central bus station
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Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Vienna Stadioncenter
Drive
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Drive from Friedrichshafen to Vienna
Ferry to Altenrhein, fly
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Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
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Fly from Altenrhein (ACH) to Vienna (VIE)
Ferry, train to Zurich, fly
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Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
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Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE)
Train to Stuttgart, fly
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Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Vienna (VIE)
Train to Basel, fly
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Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
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Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, train to Innsbruck, fly
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Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Feldkirch
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Take the train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
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Fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE)
Train, train to Munich, fly
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Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Vienna (VIE)
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International entry into Austria from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 8h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna is to ferry and fly which costs €290 - €600 and takes 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Friedrichshafen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Friedrichshafen and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Friedrichshafen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Wien Hbf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Friedrichshafen and Vienna is 517 km. The road distance is 610.8 km.
The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna, including transfers.
Friedrichshafen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Friedrichshafen station.
Friedrichshafen to Vienna train services, operated by DB ZugBus RAB GmbH, depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 8h 47m.
- Distance: 517.3 km
- Duration: 8h 14m
What companies run services between Friedrichshafen, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
You can take a train from Friedrichshafen to Vienna via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friedrichshafen to Vienna via Munich central bus station in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €600
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €480
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €480
Flights from Basel to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €480
Flights from Basel to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €440
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €440
Flights from Munich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Basel to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €440
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
Flights from Munich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €440
Flights from Munich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Vienna via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €550
Flights from Basel to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €440
- Website
- peoples.ch
Flights from Altenrhein to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1200
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
Train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Feldkirch
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
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 Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- 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 Friedrichshafen Stadt to Ulm Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €28
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Bregenz to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €120
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €40
- 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 Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Salzburg, Hbf to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €28
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €18 - €28
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Bregenz to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Feldkirch
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
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 Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Feldkirch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Ulm Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
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 Friedrichshafen to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Vienna Stadioncenter
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €31
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 3640-0
- info@bsb.de
- Website
- bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- BSB Ferries
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +41 71 466 78 88
- info@sbsag.ch
- Website
- sbsag.ch
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBS Schifffahrt AG
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The quickest flight from Altenrhein Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Friedrichshafen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.
Friedrichshafen to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Friedrichshafen to Vienna is 611 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Friedrichshafen to Vienna.
People's Viennaline offers flights from Altenrhein Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Friedrichshafen to Vienna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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