How to get from Berlin to Vienna
- 523 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 10m
- 67 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 523 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €27, on Fri, Sep 18.
523 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €63Checked Oct 1 | 11h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 55m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€63Checked Oct 111h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 55m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Airport BER → Viennabus
FlixBus·8h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€55November 2026
€47Departures from Berlin to Vienna
FlixBus runs 67 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 67 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin Airport BER-Vienna, Munich-ViennaBook →
LufthansaBerlin Brandenburg-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →City transitMunich International-MunichBook →ECBerlin-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
ÖBB RailjetPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, City transit, EC, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin Airport BER to Vienna, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 8h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:59, from Berlin Südkreuz, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Vienna?
67 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Vienna leave from?
Berlin Südkreuz with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Berlin?
About 523 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, City transit, EC, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Berlin to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026