What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Frankfurt via Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Vienna and Frankfurt am Main is 654 km. The road distance is 697 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €140 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Frankfurt am Main train from?

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €650 and takes 8h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Frankfurt am Main is 697 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main.

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Frankfurt am Main by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
4h 7m
€74–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
11h 20m
€57–102
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
8h 29m
€145–632
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
10h 45m
€64–222
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
6h 42m
€124–427
Fly Vienna International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
5h 54m
€110–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
13h 53m
€66–147
Drive 697 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Frankfurt am Maincar 697 km
6h 34m
€113–163

Vienna to Frankfurt am Main by subway and train

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Distance: 653.9 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Frankfurt via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 8h 29m.

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