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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Scharnstein is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Scharnstein is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Scharnstein?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Scharnstein-Muehldorf via Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Vienna to Scharnstein?

The distance between Vienna and Scharnstein is 241 km. The road distance is 213.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Scharnstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €20 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Vienna to Scharnstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Scharnstein train from?

Vienna to Scharnstein train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Scharnstein?

The best way to get from Vienna to Scharnstein is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Vienna to Scharnstein train arrive?

Vienna to Scharnstein train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Scharnstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Scharnstein is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Vienna to Scharnstein.

Where can I stay near Scharnstein?

There are 483+ hotels available in Scharnstein.

Vienna to Scharnstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Scharnstein 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Scharnstein-Muehldorftrain Re
3h 24m
€21–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz Wissensturmbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Kirchenplatz, Scharnsteinbus 1632 / ...
4h 37m
€26–51
Drive 213.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Scharnsteincar 213.2 km
2h 29m
€34–49
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Scharnstein-Muehldorftrain Re
3h 28m
€21–65

Vienna to Scharnstein by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.2 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Scharnstein, Austria?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Scharnstein-Muehldorf via Wels Hbf in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Linz Wissensturm, Linz Hbf, Wels Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 37m.

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