There are 6 ways to get from London to Vienna by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
4h 19m€101–326Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 44m€195–307Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
16h 10m€101–167Drive 983.1 km
- Drive from London to Viennacar 983.1 km
9h 49m€207–298Train
- Take the train from Genève to Sarganstrain Ic
- Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 36m€227–360Bus via Stephansplatz
- Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
16h 25m€105–183
London to Vienna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Vienna is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from London to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Avully, Eaumorte hameau and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Lancy-Pont-Rouge, gare/Etoile and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Vienna. However, there are services departing from La Plaine and arriving at Wien Hbf via Genève and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between London and Vienna is 849 km. The road distance is 983.1 km.
The best way to get from London to Vienna without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 12h 44m and costs €190 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from London to Vienna, including transfers.
London to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
London to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from London to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Zurich, which costs €190 - €310 and takes 12h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between London, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Plaine to Wien Hbf via Genève, Zürich HB, and Zuerich Hb in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf
- *
- €100–160
Train from Sargans to Wien Hbf
- *
- €90–140
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
London to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
London to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Vienna is 983 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from London to Vienna.
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