The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heidelberg to Vienna
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 12 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
578 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heidelberg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Vienna will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 15 buses that leave Heidelberg for Vienna every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 578 km distance in an average of 12 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain14:5914h31Heidelberg Hbf5:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£321One-way2 changes
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FlixTrain14:5913h56Heidelberg Hbf4:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£321One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus22:4013h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£321One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:4512h50Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof10:35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£321One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus13:0512h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£321One-way1 change
FlixBus17:5511h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof5:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:5511h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof5:50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£341One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:2512h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus21:4512h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof10:20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£321One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus4:0512h40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof16:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£321One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Heidelberg to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 578 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £103 Average Price |
10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Heidelberg to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Vienna coaches for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:25 Heidelberg | 12h15 | 1:40 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:55 Heidelberg | 11h55 | 3:50 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:55 Heidelberg | 11h55 | 4:50 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h40 | 16:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 13h25 | 19:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 12h40 | 18:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 14h59 | 22:05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Vienna
Buses from Heidelberg to Vienna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 578 km distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 578 km |
Average bus duration 9h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Heidelberg to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Vienna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Heidelberg to Vienna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Vienna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Vienna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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