What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Schwangau?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Schwangau is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Schwangau?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Schwangau is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Schwangau?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Schwangau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Fuessen via Salzburg Hbf and Augsburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Schwangau?

The distance between Vienna and Schwangau is 618 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Schwangau without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Schwangau without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 13m and costs €90 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Schwangau?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Vienna to Schwangau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Schwangau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Schwangau train from?

Vienna to Schwangau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Schwangau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Schwangau is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 13m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Vienna to Schwangau bus arrive?

Vienna to Schwangau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Vienna to Schwangau train arrive?

Vienna to Schwangau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Schwangau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Schwangau is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Vienna to Schwangau.

Where can I stay near Schwangau?

There are 1796+ hotels available in Schwangau.

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Schwangau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Augsburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain Rb
8h 13m
€92–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N1395 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus 163
9h 15m
€42–70
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Schwangaucar 500.7 km
5h 15m
€82–118
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
3. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schwangau, Rathausbus
7h 25m
€118–320
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 to Fuessentrain Rb
8h 19m
€80–375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to München Osttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Tutzingtrain S6
3. Take the bus from Weilheim to Schwangau, Rathausbus 931
8h 37m
€104–193
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 Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Buchloetrain
4. Take the train from Buchloe to Fuessentrain
7h 56m
€122–306

Vienna to Schwangau by train and bus

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Distance: 618 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Schwangau, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Horn via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Augsburg Hbf, Fuessen, and Füssen in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station, Schwangau, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 9h 15m.

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