What is the cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna is to night train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between North Rhine-Westphalia and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

Is there a direct train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Vienna?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Vienna is 782 km. The road distance is 877.1 km.

How do I travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 34m and costs €170 - €800.

How long does it take to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna bus from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna train from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Koln Sud station.

Train, bus or fly from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €170 - €800 and takes 9h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna bus arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna train arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Wien HBF station.

Can I drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna is 877 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna.

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There are 9 ways to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
4h 4m
€67–217
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 22m
€55–140
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 34m
€173–763
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
15h 56m
€75–130
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
4h 25m
€82–222
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
4h 58m
€85–277
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane AMS - VIE
6h 45m
€121–385
Train
1. Take the train from Koln Sud to Wien HBFtrain Nj
11h
€170–350
Drive 877.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Viennacar 877.1 km
8h 5m
€142–205

North Rhine-Westphalia to Vienna by tram, foot, and train

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Distance: 781.7 km
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What companies run services between North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Köln Neumarkt to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 34m.

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