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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna is 849 km. The road distance is 928.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €85 - €460 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is 929 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna.

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

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Gelsenkirchen to Vienna - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna by train, plane, car, car train, bus, or night train

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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
4h 39m
€79–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
17h 24m
€45–86
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
10h 2m
€156–1,089
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 36m
€72–282
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
5h 22m
€75–278
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 46m
€102–326
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 45m
€86–451
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Nightjet
13h 9m
€148–569
Drive 928.6 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Viennacar 928.6 km
8h 41m
€148–213

Gelsenkirchen to Vienna by train and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 24mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 849.4 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Bochum Hbf to Wien Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €70–280 and the journey takes 12h.

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