How to travel from Hamburg to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $108.

Distance: 462 miles (744 km)

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Bus

$154

Average price

$294

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

11h 36m

Average total duration

11h 6m

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30m

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5h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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3h 0m

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14h 52m

Average total duration

14h 22m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Hamburg to Vienna

How to get from Hamburg to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM13h59
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:59 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM14h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7750
    6:45 AM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:15 AMVienna International Airport
    $4591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 587 · RJX 261
    11:01 AM10h31
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 789 · IC 406
    12:01 PM11h15
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:16 PMVienna Hbf
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 789 · EC 213 · RJX 169
    12:01 PM10h31
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $2551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 AM14h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 AM14h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 AM14h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:10 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7060+EurowingsEW9752
    6:45 AM7h50
    Hamburg Airport
    2:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $4301One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1756+KLMKL1907
    2:50 PM7h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $4271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1756+KLMKL1905
    2:50 PM4h20
    Hamburg Airport
    7:10 PMVienna International Airport
    $4621One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Hamburg to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Hamburg to Vienna, 71,64% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Hamburg to Vienna, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Vienna:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Vienna costing on average $108 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 45m.

Bus takes on average 12h 59m.

The distance from Hamburg to Vienna is approximately 462 miles (744 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Vienna is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa, airmax, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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