How to get from Berlin to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Berlin to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 523 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 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
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€351
Cheapest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 27m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 523 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
523 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €130Checked Oct 14 | 1h 27mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 11m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€130Checked Oct 141h 27m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 11m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Vienna Internationalflight1h 27m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:40
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:15
- 09:20
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:15
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:20
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 17:00
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:10
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:10
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 21:59
- 22:10
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 22:40
- 22:59
- 23:15
- 23:40
- 23:59
All departuresArdaTur
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin Airport BER-ViennaBook →
Austrian AirlinesBerlin Brandenburg-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityBerlin-Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Kędzierzyn-Koźle-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Vienna works
Start with a flight from Berlin to Vienna, about 1h 27m. In total it's roughly €130 over 1h 27m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 27m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 27m.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Vienna?
About 1h 27m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Berlin and Vienna?
Berlin is BER and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written BER to VIE.
Which operators run Berlin to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Berlin to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 10m.
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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026