How to get from Vienna to Berlin
- 523 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 25m
- 45 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 25m
direct
Bus
€34
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 25m 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 | €49Checked Oct 1 | 1h 27mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €57Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€49Checked Oct 11h 27m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€57Omio catalogue, Oct 39h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Berlin: 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.
- 1Vienna → Berlin Airport BERbus
FlixBus·8h 25m
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, Vienna to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€56November 2026
€39Departures from Vienna to Berlin
FlixBus runs 45 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 45 | 02:45 | 23:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 |
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
FlixBusVienna-Berlin Airport BERBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →ECPraha hlavní nádraží-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet, EC; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Berlin Airport BER, about 8h 25m. In total it's roughly €34 over 8h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 8h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 23:30, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Berlin?
45 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Berlin leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Vienna?
About 523 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet, EC.
Can you get from Vienna to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 19m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Berlin?
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: 1 Oct 2026