There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car or plane
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Train • 9h 27m
Cheapest option
Bus • 13h
7 alternative options
Train via Salzburg • 10h 11m
Train, bus • 14h 30m
Drive • 7h 21m
Fly to Luxembourg, bus • 6h 25m
Fly to Frankfurt, train • 6h 48m
Fly to Stuttgart, train • 7h 14m
Fly to Basel, train • 8h 11m
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International entry into Germany from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Germany from Austria
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saarbrücken is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saarbrücken is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Saarbrücken is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Saarbrücken bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Saarbrücken Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Vienna and Saarbrücken is 696 km. The road distance is 848 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken, including transfers.
Vienna to Saarbrücken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Saarbrücken is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 13h.
- Distance: 695.7 km
- Duration: 9h 27m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Saarbrücken, Germany?
You can take a train from Vienna to Saarbrücken via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €50 and the journey takes 13h. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €400
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt via Nuremberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt via Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Vienna to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
Flights from Vienna to Stuttgart via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Vienna to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €500
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €370
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €390
Flights from Vienna to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €450
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €460
Flights from Vienna to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Stuttgart via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €470
Flights from Vienna to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €450
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Vienna to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €370
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Vienna to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vienna to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
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 Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Süwex
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.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 Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- 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
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 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €19 - €27
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
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 Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Strasbourg to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- Rail 1st Class
- €21 - €30
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Saarbrücken Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Linz Wissensturm to Saarbrücken Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@verkeiersverbond.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Kirchberg, Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €0
- Website
- Mobiliteit
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Luxembourg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Vienna to Saarbrücken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Vienna to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Saarbrücken is 848 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Vienna to Saarbrücken.
Swiss, Luxair, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Vienna Airport to Luxembourg Airport.
Book your Vienna to Saarbrücken bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 73+ hotels available in Saarbrücken. 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.