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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Carinthia is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Carinthia is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Carinthia?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Carinthia. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Janeče via Avtobusna postaja Maribor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Vienna to Carinthia?

The distance between Vienna and Carinthia is 321 km. The road distance is 272.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Carinthia without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Vienna to Carinthia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Carinthia bus from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Carinthia?

The best way to get from Vienna to Carinthia is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Carinthia bus arrive?

Vienna to Carinthia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Carinthia?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Carinthia is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Vienna to Carinthia.

Where can I stay near Carinthia?

There are 499+ hotels available in Carinthia.

Vienna to Carinthia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Carinthia by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St. Paul Im Lavanttaltrain Rj
5h 37m
€50–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Maribor bus stationbus 885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Maribor to Janečebus Maribor - Dravograd - Črna Na Kor. / ...
6h 30m
€25–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna Central Train Station S+U Waldmanngründe to Maribor Partizanska cestabus TripstAir
2. Take the train from Maribor to Ravne Na Koroskemtrain Re
6h 22m
€34–54
Drive 272.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Carinthiacar 272.1 km
3h 25m
€43–62

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Distance: 320.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Carinthia, Slovenia?

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to St. Paul Im Lavanttal hourly. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 11m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Janeče via Maribor bus station and Avtobusna postaja Maribor in around 6h 30m.

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