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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Heilbronn is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Vienna to Heilbronn?

The distance between Vienna and Heilbronn is 734 km. The road distance is 626.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €70 - €170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Heilbronn bus from?

Vienna to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Vienna to Heilbronn is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Vienna to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Vienna to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Heilbronn is 627 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Vienna to Heilbronn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 724+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re
7h 7m
€70–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36 / ...
11h 15m
€30–55
Drive 626.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Heilbronncar 626.6 km
6h 10m
€100–144
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
4h 55m
€81–236
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 9m
€51–270
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 19m
€67–173
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 Heilbronncar
6h 17m
€156–210
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 30m
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
7h 13m
€124–420

Vienna to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 734.3 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heilbronn central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 11h 15m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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