The average train between Vienna and Paris takes 13h 15m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Paris. 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Paris. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Paris at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Paris? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Paris. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Paris station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Vienna to Paris train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Paris train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Book your Vienna to Paris train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Vienna and Paris is 1,033.4 km. The road distance is 1,286 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Paris l'Est via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 12h 41m.