What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Chiemsee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Gstadt via Prien am Chiemsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Chiemsee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Traunstein via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The distance between Vienna and Chiemsee (Lake) is 362 km. The road distance is 355.2 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) bus from?

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) train from?

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The best way to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) bus arrive?

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rosenheim station.

Where does the Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) train arrive?

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake).

Where can I stay near Chiemsee (Lake)?

There are 2272+ hotels available in Chiemsee (Lake).

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3h 59m
€35–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Rosenheim stationbus 1923
6h 30m
€38–70
Drive 355.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Schloß Herrenchiemseecar 355.2 km
3h 39m
€60–86
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Rosenheimtrain
4. Take the train from Rosenheim to Prien Am Chiemseetrain
4h 41m
€116–377
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
3h 59m
€57–133
Train #3
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Prien am Chiemseetrain Drf / ...
4h 18m
€75–120
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Prien Am Chiemseetrain
5h 14m
€130–333

Vienna to Chiemsee (Lake) by train and bus

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Distance: 361.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Chiemsee (Lake), Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Rosenheim station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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