There are 8 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 2m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 9h 18m
6 alternative options
Train to Bologna, fly • 5h 36m
Shuttle to Klagenfurt, fly • 6h 37m
Train • 7h 39m
Bus • 8h 45m
Night train • 10h 10m
Drive • 5h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Vienna is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Vienna Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart twice 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 €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 8h 45m.

- Distance: 435.1 km
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines and Ryanair fly from Venice to Vienna 5 times a day. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €75 - €110 and the journey takes 7h 39m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €340
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Klagenfurt to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €370

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €170
Flights from Bologna to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €220

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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55

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 Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Casarsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Frequently asked questions

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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- Nightjet

- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia Mestre to Klagenfurt Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €40 - €120
- Private
- €230 - €420

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Udine Central Bus Station to Vienna Main train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- RegioJet
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Venice to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Central Station.
Venice to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, 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.
Ryanair 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 704+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs €8 - €11.