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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Vienna is to train and night train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn 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 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Vienna?

The distance between Heilbronn and Vienna is 638 km. The road distance is 628 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Heilbronn to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Vienna train from?

Heilbronn to Vienna train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Vienna?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Vienna is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Vienna train arrive?

Heilbronn to Vienna train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Vienna is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Heilbronn to Vienna.

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

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

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

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Heilbronn to Vienna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Heilbronn to Vienna by train, plane, bus, night train, train (TGV), car, or car 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 Stuttgart Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
5h 1m
€86–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N36 / ...
10h 35m
€30–75
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 27m
€66–270
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
11h 50m
€41–55
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
6h 4m
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 52m
€55–270
Drive 628 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Viennacar 628 km
6h 3m
€102–148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heilbronn to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Viennacar
6h 50m
€170–231

Heilbronn to Vienna by train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 638.1 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz twice daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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