There are 9 ways to get from Venice to Vienna by plane, train, shuttle, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Venice • 4h 11m
50€ - 230€
Cheapest option
Bus via Erdberg • 9h 36m
27€ - 46€
7 alternative options
Train, shuttle to Klagenfurt, fly • 7h 11m
151€ - 433€
Train to Innsbruck, fly • 8h 11m
121€ - 530€
Train to Bologna, fly • 6h 6m
55€ - 223€
Train • 7h 39m
100€ - 150€
Bus • 8h 50m
30€ - 40€
Night train • 10h 50m
60€ - 80€
Drive • 5h 49m
70€ - 110€
Venice to Vienna by train
The train journey time between Venice and Vienna is around 7h 41m and covers a distance of around 612 km. The fastest train normally takes 7h 39m. Operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), the Venice to Vienna train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Wien Hbf. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Venice to Vienna train schedules
Trains departing Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, June 17, 2021
Trains departing Friday, June 18, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, June 19, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Trains departing Monday, June 21, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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International entry into Austria from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. Brazil, India, South Africa and United Kingdom are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Austria from Italy
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Austria from Italy.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vienna is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vienna is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Vienna is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Austria.
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Last updated: 9 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Vienna is to bus which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs 50€ - 230€.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Vienna Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Venice and Vienna is 435 km. The road distance is 604.5 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs 100€ - 150€.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Venice to Vienna, including transfers.
Venice to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to Vienna train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs 50€ - 230€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 100€ - 150€ and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 8h 50m.
- Distance: 435.1 km
- Duration: 4h 11m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti fly from Venice to Vienna 5 times a day. Alternatively, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf once daily. Tickets cost 100€ - 150€ and the journey takes 7h 39m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
Flights from Klagenfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 210€
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 460€
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 300€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
Flights from Klagenfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 210€
Flights from Bologna to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 1100€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 140€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Udine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 19€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 19€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 22€
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Udine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 15€ - 21€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 45€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Low Cost
- 15€ - 21€
- Smart Flex
- 30€ - 45€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 80€
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Udine to Klagenfurt Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 240€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 30€ - 130€
- Private
- 130€ - 240€
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Bus Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 45€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 23€ - 35€
- Premium
- 27€ - 40€
- Family&friends
- 30€ - 45€
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Venice to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Central Station.
Venice to Vienna train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Vienna is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Venice to Vienna.
Air Dolomiti and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Venice to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Venice to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 697+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 5 bus which takes 20 min and costs 8€.