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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Scharnstein is to bus and line 5449 bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 18m.

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 €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Scharnstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Linz/Donau Industriezeile, Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

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 2h 54m.

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 2h 54m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Vienna to Scharnstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Scharnstein bus from?

Vienna to Scharnstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

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 2h 54m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5449 bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Vienna to Scharnstein bus arrive?

Vienna to Scharnstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

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 522+ hotels available in Scharnstein.

Vienna to Scharnstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5449 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 950 / ...
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Scharnstein-Muehldorftrain Re
2h 54m
€48–88
Bus, line 5449 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeilebus
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Kirchenplatz, Scharnsteinbus 564 / ...
5h 18m
€32–50
Drive 213.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Scharnsteincar 213.2 km
2h 29m
€36–51
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
2h 58m
€32–139

Vienna to Scharnstein by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.2 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Linz Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 18m.

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