There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Alpbach by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 34m
Cheapest option
Train via Wien Westbahnhof • 5h 40m
4 alternative options
Bus • 8h 38m
Drive • 4h 17m
Fly to Munich, train, line 4074 bus • 7h 38m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Alpbach is to train via Wien Westbahnhof which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Alpbach is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 17m.
The distance between Vienna and Alpbach is 343 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Alpbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Vienna to Alpbach, including transfers.
The best way to get from Vienna to Alpbach is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 38m.
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Innsbruck Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Alpbach is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vienna to Alpbach.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
There are 301+ hotels available in Alpbach. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 342.7 km
- Duration: 5h 34m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Alpbach, Tirol, Austria?
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Woergl Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55 - €85 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Rosenheim 6 times a week. Tickets cost €19 - €24 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430

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 Wien Hbf to Woergl Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Woergl Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €23
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu

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 Wien Hbf to Woergl Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Brixlegg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Kufstein to Brixlegg
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Woergl Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €40
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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 Vienna Erdberg to Rosenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +43 512 56 16 16
- info@vvt.at
- Website
- vvt.at
Bus from Brixlegg Bahnhof to Alpbach Wiedersbergerhornbahn
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Schedules at
- vvt.at
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The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €11.