How to get from Hamburg to Vienna
- 743 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 20m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
13h 20m
direct
Bus
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 743 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
743 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €52Checked Sep 26 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €68Older observation | 12h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 13h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€52Checked Sep 261h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€68Older observation12h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Oct 313h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg 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.
- 1Hamburg → Viennabus
ArdaTur·13h 20m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Hamburg to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€75November 2026
€61Departures from Hamburg to Vienna
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 14:30 | 16:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
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
ArdaTurHamburg-ViennaBook →
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
ÖBBMunich Airport-Salzburg, Salzburg-ViennaBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-MunichBook →
FlixBusMunich-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Eurowings, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Vienna works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Hamburg to Vienna, about 13h 20m. In total it's roughly €55 over 13h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 13h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:30 and the last at 16:30, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Vienna?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 14:30 and 16:30.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Vienna leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Hamburg?
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €55. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Vienna?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Eurowings, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Hamburg to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg 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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026