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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bautzen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Bautzen is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bautzen?

The distance between Vienna and Bautzen is 500 km. The road distance is 422.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Bautzen without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Vienna to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bautzen bus from?

Vienna to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bautzen train from?

Vienna to Bautzen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bautzen is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Vienna to Bautzen bus arrive?

Vienna to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Bautzen train arrive?

Vienna to Bautzen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bautzen is 422 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Vienna to Bautzen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Bautzen by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bautzenbus N1230 / ...
8h 20m
€35–59
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
8h 27m
€96–169
Drive 422.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bautzencar 422.4 km
5h 32m
€69–99
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 27m
€138–482
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
8h 40m
€60–209
Train via Děčín
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Nj
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
9h 26m
€62–184
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
7h 53m
€98–344
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
7h 3m
€114–330
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
7h 1m
€143–445

Vienna to Bautzen by bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.2 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bautzen via Dresden central station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bautzen via Dresden-Neustadt in around 8h 27m.

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