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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Vienna is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Frankfurt, München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Gießen to Vienna?

The distance between Gießen and Vienna is 717 km. The road distance is 746.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gießen to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Vienna bus from?

Gießen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Vienna train from?

Gießen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Vienna?

The best way to get from Gießen to Vienna is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Gießen to Vienna bus arrive?

Gießen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Vienna train arrive?

Gießen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Vienna is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Gießen to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Vienna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gießen to Vienna?

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Gießen to Vienna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 15m
€82–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
11h 25m
€58–94
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 26m
€149–318
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re30
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 5m
€64–176
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain
6h 25m
€175–437
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
7h 52m
€126–477
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
7h 18m
€119–322
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAJ - VIE
7h 10m
€159–417
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
7h 11m
€105–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
15h 48m
Drive 746.3 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Viennacar 746.3 km
7h
€124–179

Gießen to Vienna by train

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Distance: 716.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Nuremberg central bus station in around 11h 25m.

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