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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Vienna is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Vienna?

The distance between Heidelberg and Vienna is 773 km. The road distance is 684.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Heidelberg to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Vienna bus from?

Heidelberg to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Vienna?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Vienna is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Vienna bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the Heidelberg to Vienna train arrive?

Heidelberg to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Vienna is 684 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Heidelberg to Vienna.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Vienna?

Book your Heidelberg to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Heidelberg to Vienna - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
7h 34m
€127–271
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 24m
€50–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N36 / ...
11h 35m
€60–95
Drive 684.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Viennacar 684.4 km
6h 36m
€115–166
Bus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Mannheim, ZOB to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
14h 31m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
5h 4m
€84–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 14m
€78–203
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain
6h 42m
€177–452
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
6h 37m
€108–336

Heidelberg to Vienna by train

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Distance: 772.6 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz twice daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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