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

The cheapest way to get from Wachau to Vienna is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wachau to Vienna is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Wachau and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Wachau to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Wachau Schloss and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Dresden Neustadt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wachau and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Wachau to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Radeberg and arriving at Wien Hbf via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Wachau to Vienna?

The distance between Wachau and Vienna is 465 km. The road distance is 445.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wachau to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Wachau to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wachau to Vienna bus from?

Wachau to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden Neustadt station.

Where do I catch the Wachau to Vienna train from?

Wachau to Vienna train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.

Train, bus or fly from Wachau to Vienna?

The best way to get from Wachau to Vienna is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Wachau to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wachau to Vienna train arrive?

Wachau to Vienna train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Wachau to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Wachau to Vienna is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Wachau to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4642+ hotels available in Vienna.

Wachau to Vienna - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 11 ways to get from Wachau to Vienna by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden Neustadt station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
7h 45m
€38–68
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
8h 49m
€36–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
8h 8m
€41–88
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden-Neustadt to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 33m
€38–118
Drive 445.2 km
1. Drive from Wachau to Viennacar 445.2 km
5h 15m
€80–116
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIBbus Arda-Tur
9h 8m
€70–73
Fly Dresden Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DRS - VIE
6h 14m
€156–431
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
6h 12m
€94–267
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
6h 4m
€166–415
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
6h 42m
€92–273
Fly Dresden Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane DRS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
9h 29m
€270–724

Wachau to Vienna by bus and train

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Distance: 465.4 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden Neustadt station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Dresden-Neustadt to Wien Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 8h 58m.

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