There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Laon by plane, train, bus, night train or car
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Cheapest option
Bus • 19h 59m
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Train • 14h 26m
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Night train, train • 16h 34m
Drive • 10h 11m
Vienna to Laon by train
The train journey time between Vienna and Laon is around 14h 26m and covers a distance of around 1435 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 37m. Operated by Railjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and others, the Vienna to Laon train service departs from Wien Hbf and arrives in Laon. Typically three trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Laon is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 19h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Laon is to fly and train which costs €75 - €290 and takes 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Laon. However, there are services departing from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB and arriving at Laon via Reims. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Laon. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Laon via Salzburg Hbf, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Vienna and Laon is 943 km. The road distance is 1160.2 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Laon without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €170 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Vienna to Laon, including transfers.
Vienna to Laon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB.
Vienna to Laon train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Laon is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 19h 59m.
- Distance: 942.8 km
- Duration: 7h 41m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Laon, France?
You can take a train from Vienna to Laon via Salzburg Hbf, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, and Paris Nord in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna to Laon via Reims Central Train Station and Reims in around 19h 59m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €320
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €320
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €470
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €450
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €1000
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Vienna to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Vienna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €750
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €290
Transilien is a suburban rail network operated by SNCF that departs from major Paris train stations and connects the Ile de France region. Transilien operates the following lines: RER A, B, C, D, and E; Transilien trains H, J, K, L, N, P, R and U; Tram 4 and 11 Express; and the Noctilien night bus. Tickets and passes can be purchased from ‘Ile-de-France’ ticket machines and desks in train, Metro and RER stations.
Contact Details
- Website
- transilien.com
Train from Aulnay-sous-Bois to Crépy-en-Valois
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- Transilien
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Crepy En Valois to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
Train from Reims to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €22
Train from Paris Nord to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €26
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
Train from Amiens to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22 - €35
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Thionville to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Reims to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
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 Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
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 Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- 09 70 15 01 50
- contact@oise-mobilite.fr
- Website
- oise-mobilite.fr
Bus from Tille - Aéroport to Amiens - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Oise - Réseau de l'Oise
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 Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Reims Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Bus from Reims to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Vienna to Laon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Laon station.
Vienna to Laon train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Laon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Laon is 1160 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Vienna to Laon.
Swiss, British Airways, LOT and three other airlines offer flights from Vienna Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
There are 18+ hotels available in Laon. 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.