What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Frankfurt Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Frankfurt Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Frankfurt via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

The distance between Vienna and Frankfurt Central Station is 651 km. The road distance is 697.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €120 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

The best way to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €650 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station bus arrive?

Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station?

Book your Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt Central Station?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Frankfurt Central Station.

Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station 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
3h 54m
€71–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
10h 10m
€55–95
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 4m
€125–644
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
9h 31m
€65–218
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
6h 43m
€123–434
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 48m
€108–383
Bus via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Frankfurt central train stationbus N965 / ...
14h 35m
€70–120
Drive 697.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Frankfurt Central Stationcar 697.4 km
6h 34m
€113–163

Vienna to Frankfurt Central Station by train

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Distance: 651.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Frankfurt Central Station, Germany?

Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Frankfurt via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 8h 4m.

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