The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Vienna
Cheapest price
£161
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
23 h 7 m
Average duration
23 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1096 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Vienna will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £161.
To travel from Gothenburg to Vienna you need to make at least 3 changes.
R 1087 · EC 399 · ICE 1081 · IC 495
R 1087 · EC 399 · ICE 1081 · IC 495Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Gothenburg to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 1096 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£159 Average Price | £213 Average Price | £106 Average Price Cheapest |
20h 47m Average total duration 20h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 21m Average total duration 23h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Vienna trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1087 · EC 399 · ICE 1081 · IC 495 | On time 10:40 Gothenburg Centralstation | 23h07 | 09:47 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Vienna
Trains from Gothenburg to Vienna run on average 2 times per day, taking around 20h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 1096 km distance in 21h 7m.
Distance 1096 km |
Average train duration 20h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 21h 7m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Gothenburg to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Gothenburg and Vienna from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Gothenburg to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Vienna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Vienna
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
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