There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Martin 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
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Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Wien to Zvolen
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Take the train from Zvolen Osobna Stanica to Martin
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Žilina
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Martin
Vienna to Martin by train
The train journey time between Vienna and Martin is around 5h and covers a distance of around 292 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 20m. Operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Railjet and others, the Vienna to Martin train service departs from Wien Hbf and arrives in Martin. Typically 75 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Martin is to bus and train which costs €20 - €25 and takes 7h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Martin is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Martin. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Martin - ul.J.Jesenského via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Martin. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Martin via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Vrutky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Vienna and Martin is 210 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Martin without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Vienna to Martin, including transfers.
Vienna to Martin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Martin train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Martin is to train which takes 5h and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

- Distance: 210.4 km
- Duration: 5h
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Martin, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Vienna to Martin via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Vrutky in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Žilina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/

- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- info@slovakrail.sk
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Regional 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Zvolen Osobna Stanica to Martin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Regional 2nd Class
- €4 - €6

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Wien to Zvolen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Martin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Vienna to Martin train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Vrutky station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Martin is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Vienna to Martin.
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