How to get from Vienna to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 523 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 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
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€408
Cheapest
8h 25m
direct
Bus
€34
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Berlin. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, 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 18, 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 | €257Checked Oct 18 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€257Checked Oct 181h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Oct 209h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Berlin Brandenburgflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 15m
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 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 04:05
- 04:15
- 04:45
- 05:05
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 06:05
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 06:55
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 07:55
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:45
- 09:30
- 10:25
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:25
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:30
- 21:55
- 22:05
- 22:30
- 22:55
- 23:30
All departuresArdaTur
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna-Berlin Airport BERBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →ECPraha hlavní nádraží-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet, EC; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Berlin works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Berlin, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €257 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Berlin?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €34. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Berlin?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Berlin?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Berlin?
Vienna is VIE and Berlin is BER, so this route is usually written VIE to BER.
Which operators run Vienna to Berlin?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, 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: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026