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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Vienna will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 59 trains from Hamburg to Vienna, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 744 km distance in an average of 10 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 31 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.
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Trains from Hamburg to Vienna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 744 km distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 744 km |
Average train duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hamburg to Vienna.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S S3+ RB31 · RE3+ ICE 781 | 0:13 Hamburg Altona | 14h34 | 14:47 Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
S S3+ RB31 · RE3+ ICE 781 | 0:13 Hamburg Altona | 14h19 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 5 changes | |
81647 · 82853+ ICE 781 · EC 115 | 0:33 Hamburg Hbf | 13h59 | 14:32 Vienna | 4 changes | |
81647 · 82853+ ICE 781 · EC 1213 | On time 0:33 Hamburg Hbf | 14h14 | 14:47 Vienna | 3 changes | |
RB31 · RE3+ ICE 781+ EC 1213 | 0:33 Hamburg Hbf | 14h14 | 14:47 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
RB31 · RE3+ ICE 781+ EC 115 | 0:33 Hamburg Hbf | 13h59 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 703+ RJX 67 | On time 5:36 Hamburg Altona | 11h56 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
S S7+ ICE 783 · ICE 117+ IC 649 | 5:42 Hamburg Altona | 11h21 | 17:03 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
S S7+ ICE 783+ RJX 67 | 5:42 Hamburg Altona | 11h50 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 703 · RJX 67 | On time 5:51 Hamburg Hbf | 11h41 | 17:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 783+ RJX 67 | 6:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h31 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117+ IC 649 | 6:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h02 | 17:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 783 · RJX 67 | On time 6:13 Hamburg Harburg | 11h19 | 17:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 · IC 649 | On time 6:13 Hamburg Harburg | 10h50 | 17:03 Vienna | 2 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 785+ EC 1217 | 7:41 Hamburg Altona | 11h06 | 18:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 785 · ICE 119+ RJX 165 | 7:41 Hamburg Altona | 10h51 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 785 · EC 1217 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h46 | 18:47 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119+ RJX 165 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 18:32 Vienna | 2 changes | |
ICE 785+ EC 1217 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h46 | 18:47 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 785+ EC 1217+ REX 7 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h14 | 19:15 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119+ RJX 165+ RJ 555 | On time 8:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h56 | 18:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 787 · RJX 261 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h31 | 21:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 20:32 Vienna | 2 changes | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211+ RJX19957 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h56 | 20:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 787+ RJX 261 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h31 | 21:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h02 | 21:03 Vienna | 2 changes | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h26 | 21:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211+ RJX19957 | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 20:32 Vienna | 2 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 789+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | 11:41 Hamburg Altona | 10h51 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 789+ EC 1219 | 11:41 Hamburg Altona | 11h06 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 789+ EC 1219 | On time 11:41 Hamburg Altona | 11h06 | 22:47 Vienna | 2 changes | |
S S1+ ICE 789+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | 11:41 Hamburg Altona | 10h51 | 22:32 Vienna | 3 changes | |
ICE 789+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 789+ EC 1219 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h46 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 789 · EC 213 · RJX 169 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 22:32 Vienna | 2 changes | |
ICE 789 · EC 1219 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h46 | 22:47 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 789+ EC 213+ RJX 169 · RJX19959 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h56 | 22:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 789+ EC 1219+ REX 7 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 11h14 | 23:15 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 789+ EC 1219 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h46 | 22:47 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 789+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | On time 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 22:32 Vienna | 2 changes | |
RJ 177 | 13:17 Hamburg Altona | 10h32 | 23:49 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | On time 13:17 Hamburg Altona | 10h32 | 23:49 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 10h17 | 23:49 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | On time 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 10h17 | 23:49 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | On time 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 10h17 | 23:49 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177+ REX 7 | On time 13:32 Hamburg Hbf | 11h13 | 0:45 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
NJ 493 | 20:10 Hamburg Hbf | 13h38 | 9:48 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 493+ RJX19969 | 20:10 Hamburg Hbf | 13h22 | 9:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
NJ 493+ RJX19969 | 20:10 Hamburg Hbf | 13h47 | 9:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
NJ 493+ IC 545 | 20:10 Hamburg Hbf | 14h17 | 10:27 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 809+ RJX 251 | 21:51 Hamburg Hbf | 17h03 | 14:54 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 809+ RJX 251+ IC 645 | 21:51 Hamburg Hbf | 17h36 | 15:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1081 · RJX 61 | On time 22:28 Hamburg Hbf | 13h04 | 11:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 1081+ RJX 61 · RJX19981 | On time 22:28 Hamburg Hbf | 13h29 | 11:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1081 · ICE 1211 | On time 22:28 Hamburg Hbf | 14h19 | 12:47 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 1081 · ICE 1211+ REX 7 | On time 22:28 Hamburg Hbf | 14h47 | 13:15 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1081+ RJX 61 | On time 22:28 Hamburg Hbf | 13h04 | 11:32 Vienna | 1 change | |
ICE 921 · ICE 911 · EC 1213 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 16h02 | 14:47 Vienna | 2 changes | |
ICE 921 · ICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 161 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 15h47 | 14:32 Vienna | 3 changes | |
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Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Leading Austrian art museum with Klimt’s works, including The Kiss, inside the Baroque Upper Belvedere.
Contemporary art museum in the MuseumsQuartier, noted for post-war Austrian and international works.
Elegant central boulevard lined with museums, parks and monumental architecture; ideal for walking or tram views.
Large cultural quarter combining museums, courtyards, design shops and seasonal outdoor seating in former imperial stables.
Historic square by Stephansdom with shops, street life and easy access to Vienna’s old centre lanes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, traditionally served with potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of local cookery.
Boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, apple sauce and roast potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese home and restaurant cooking.
Slow-cooked beef goulash with onions and paprika, often served with bread or dumplings. A long-standing favourite in Vienna’s taverns and beer halls.
Historic coffee house known for classic Viennese cakes, pastries and coffee in an elegant traditional setting.
Classic beer hall and restaurant serving goulash, schnitzel and Austrian beer in a lively, wood-panelled historic interior.
Traditional bakery and café famous for apple strudel and pastries, ideal for a casual stop in central Vienna.
Moderate for a Western European capital: hotels and dining are mid-to-high, but public transport is good value and many cafés and casual eateries are reasonably priced.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10%; round up in cafés and taxis for good service.
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Most Hamburg to Vienna trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
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