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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £130, while a flight costs an average of £389.
Distance: 1444 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£389 Average Price | £130 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 31h 19m Average total duration 30h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Vienna:
A coach is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Vienna costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 31h 19m.
You'll arrive about 15h 21m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 18h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £389 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Vienna from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Vienna is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Vienna are Graz, Salzburg, Linz, St Pölten and Wiener Neustadt. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Vienna on Omio.
Graz, the capital of Styria, is known for its well-preserved Old Town and contemporary architecture. Renaissance courtyards, the Schlossberg clock tower and a large student population give it an easy-going, creative feel.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
St Pölten, capital of Lower Austria, combines a Baroque centre with modern civic architecture. One of Austria’s oldest cities, it feels compact, orderly and quietly cultural.
Wiener Neustadt is a historic city in Lower Austria known for its medieval centre, cathedral and military academy. It feels both practical and lived-in, with an old town core and easy access to the landscapes south of 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 Cardiff to Vienna.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Vienna:
A coach is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Vienna costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 31h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Vienna as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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