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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Gastern is to bus which costs €7 - €30 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Gastern is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Gastern?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Gastern. However, there are services departing from Wien Praterstern and arriving at Gastern Ortsmitte via Waidhofen/Thaya Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gastern?

The distance between Vienna and Gastern is 160 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Gastern without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Vienna to Gastern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gastern bus from?

Vienna to Gastern bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, depart from Wien Praterstern station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Gastern?

The best way to get from Vienna to Gastern is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €30 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Vienna to Gastern bus arrive?

Vienna to Gastern bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, arrive at Waidhofen/Thaya Busbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Gastern?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gastern is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Vienna to Gastern.

Where can I stay near Gastern?

There are 226+ hotels available in Gastern.

Vienna to Gastern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Gastern 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 Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Schwarzenau Im Waldvierteltrain Re
2h 16m
€64–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wien Praterstern to Waidhofen/Thaya Busbahnhofbus 175
3h 14m
€8–30
Drive 131.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Gasterncar 131.4 km
1h 38m
€22–31

Vienna to Gastern by bus

21Weekly Buses

3h 14mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.6 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Gastern, Austria?

ÖBB operates a train from Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Schwarzenau Im Waldviertel hourly. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR operates a bus from Wien Praterstern to Waidhofen/Thaya Busbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5–24 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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