There are 5 ways to get from Vienna to Gmünd by train, bus, 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.
Train via Salzburg
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstättersee
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Gmünd
Fly, train
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU)
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Take the train from Klagenfurt Annabichl to Spittal-Millstaettersee
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Gmünd is to bus which costs €34 - €39 and takes 8h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Gmünd is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Gmünd. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Gmünd i.K. Hauptplatz via Villach Hbf and Spittal/Drau Zentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Vienna and Gmünd is 257 km. The road distance is 326.8 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Gmünd without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Vienna to Gmünd, including transfers.
Vienna to Gmünd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Gmünd is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €34 - €39 and takes 8h 21m.
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Vienna to Gmünd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Bus Station.

- Distance: 257.4 km
- Duration: 6h 55m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Gmünd, Kärnten, Austria?
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55 - €85 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Villach Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €18 - €23 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500

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 Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Railjet

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

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 Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Klagenfurt Annabichl to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna, Hbf to Salzburg, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €28
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €18 - €28

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

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 Villach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gmünd is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Vienna to Gmünd.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport.
There are 101+ hotels available in Gmünd. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €11.