There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle 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.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 17m
$44 - $70
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 8m
$32 - $43
4 alternative options
Train via Bruck/Mur • 7h 25m
$52 - $83
Drive • 3h 12m
$30 - $50
Fly to Klagenfurt • 4h
$95 - $325
Fly to Ljubljana, train • 5h 47m
$117 - $476
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle is to drive which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 3h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle is to drive which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Launsdorf Ternitzer Kreuz via Klagenfurt Hbf and Brückl in Ktn Ortsmitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz via Unzmarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Vienna and Hochosterwitz Castle is 217 km. The road distance is 284.3 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs 35€ - 65€.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle, including transfers.
Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs 35€ - 65€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 27€ - 40€ and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs 80€ - 290€ and takes 4h.
- Distance: 135.5 miles
- Duration: 5h 17m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Hochosterwitz Castle, Austria?
You can take a train from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle via Unzmarkt and Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle twice daily. Tickets cost $17 - $30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $500
- Website
- adria.si
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $500
The national railway system of Austria, the OBB carried 209 million passengers on local and regional trains, and 35 million on long-distance trains in 2016 alone. The OBB’s 4865 km network covers 570 trains simultaneously at peak times, with one train leaving every 12 seconds, making it a supremely efficient way to travel around the country and surrounding region. The company’s extensive network connects cities in Austria, and adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Contact Details
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Unzmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Unzmarkt to Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $19
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Wien Meidling to Bruck an der Mur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Bruck/Mur to St.Veit/Glan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $30
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 40m.
Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Klagenfurt station.
Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Vienna to Hochosterwitz Castle.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport.
There are 392+ hotels available in Hochosterwitz Castle. Prices start at $54 USD per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 16m and costs 11€.