How to get from Hamburg to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Hamburg to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 743 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 30m
- 3 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 30m
direct
Flight
€159
Cheapest
13h 20m
direct
Bus
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 743 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 18, 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 | €159Checked Oct 18 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Older observation | 10h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€159Checked Oct 181h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Older observation10h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Eurowings·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
All departuresArdaTur
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurHamburg-ViennaBook →
ÖBB | RailjetHamburg-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, ÖBB | Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Vienna works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Hamburg to Vienna, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €159 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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 €159. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Vienna?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Hamburg and Vienna?
Hamburg is HAM and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written HAM to VIE.
Which operators run Hamburg to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, ÖBB | Railjet.
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: Eurowings
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026