The average train between Paris and Vienna takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Paris and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Vienna at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Vienna station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Paris to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
Paris to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Paris and Vienna is 1,033.3 km. The road distance is 1,285 km.
You can take a train from Paris Est to Stephansplatz via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 10h 30m.