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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Wachau is to bus via Prague which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Wachau is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Wachau?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Wachau. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Wachau Schloss via Radeberg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Wachau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Wachau. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Radeberg Bahnhof via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Vienna to Wachau?

The distance between Vienna and Wachau is 467 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Wachau without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Vienna to Wachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Wachau bus from?

Vienna to Wachau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Wachau train from?

Vienna to Wachau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Wachau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Wachau is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Vienna to Wachau bus arrive?

Vienna to Wachau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden Neustadt station.

Where does the Vienna to Wachau train arrive?

Vienna to Wachau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Wachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Wachau is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Vienna to Wachau.

Where can I stay near Wachau?

There are 2103+ hotels available in Wachau.

Vienna to Wachau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Wachau by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 060 / ...
8h 20m
€43–72
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Vienna Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
9h 20m
€35–67
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
9h 11m
€41–151
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Westbahnhof to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain Nj
9h 53m
€41–124
Drive 441.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Wachaucar 441.4 km
5h 25m
€75–107
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
7h 19m
€157–437
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 10m
€94–286
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
7h 24m
€101–294
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
7h 21m
€171–419

Vienna to Wachau by bus and train

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Distance: 466.8 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Wachau, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden Neustadt station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Wachau Schloss via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Radeberg Bahnhof, and Radeberg Bahnhof in around 9h 11m.

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