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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €220.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien HBF and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 49m.

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

The distance between Vienna and North Rhine-Westphalia is 816 km. The road distance is 878.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 11m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €170 - €800 and takes 9h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 1m.

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

Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

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

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

Can I drive from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1861+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to North Rhine-Westphalia by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 16m
€82–222
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 56m
€57–141
Train via Munich
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
9h 11m
€178–761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusenbus N161
16h 1m
€75–130
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 10m
€66–217
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 16m
€85–285
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
11h 49m
€170–350
Drive 878.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Colognecar 878.2 km
8h 5m
€142–205

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

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 815.7 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Köln Neumarkt via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena in around 9h 11m.

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