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 €45 - €130 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 36m and costs €75 - €260.

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 929.8 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 €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Essen 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 €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €85 - €290 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Vienna is 930 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)DUS - VIE
4h 36m
€79–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzN161
17h 24m
€50–121
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Vienna
10h
€156–1,089
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Wien HbfNj
13h 36m
€72–282
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)CGN - VIE
5h 13m
€74–285
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)FRA - VIE
5h 54m
€103–306
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
10h 50m
€90–281
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien HbfNightjet
13h 16m
€148–574
Drive 929.8 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna929.8 km
8h 56m
€149–215

Gelsenkirchen to Vienna by train and bus

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17h 24mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 849.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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 €45–100 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Bochum Hbf to Wien Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €70–280 and the journey takes 12h.

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