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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Balve is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Balve is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Balve. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Balve?

The distance between Vienna and Balve is 925 km. The road distance is 879.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Balve without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Vienna to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Balve train from?

Vienna to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Balve?

The best way to get from Vienna to Balve is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Vienna to Balve train arrive?

Vienna to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Balve is 879 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Vienna to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 580+ hotels available in Balve.

Vienna to Balve - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Balve by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 2m
€97–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
17h 39m
€48–120
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
12h 16m
€75–254
Drive 879.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Balvecar 879.5 km
8h 26m
€142–204
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Schwerte(Ruhr)train
7h 50m
€87–279
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hagen Hbftrain
8h 40m
€119–314
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 50m
€123–329
Bus via Wuppertal
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Wuppertal train stationbus N965
21h 1m
€73–156
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Balvecar
8h 11m
€183–254

Vienna to Balve by train

21Weekly Trains

12h 16mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 15h. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

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