How to get to Vienna from Edinburgh

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Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £179 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £179, while a flight costs an average of £540.

Distance: 1582 km

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£540

Average Price

£179

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Cheapest

£159

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 42m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

38h 8m

Average total duration

37h 38m

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30m

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22h 45m

Average total duration

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4.7 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is a coach with an average price of £179.

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

A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Vienna costing on average £540.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 42m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Coach takes on average 38h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Vienna including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 17h 3m sooner (5h 42m by flight vs 22h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £540 compared to roughly £159 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.

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from Edinburgh to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 1625
    9:002h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40Vienna International Airport
    £1151One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 1625
    9:002h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40Vienna International Airport
    £1151One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1625
    9:002h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40Vienna International Airport
    £1151One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:0541h25
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    £1671One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:0541h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £1671One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:0944h21
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    5:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    £1681One-way
    3 changes
  • British AirwaysBA726+BA CityflyerBA8713
    7:2511h55
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:20Vienna International Airport
    £1911One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA726+BA CityflyerBA8711
    7:0012h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:20Vienna International Airport
    £1911One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA726+BA CityflyerBA8703
    8:1511h05
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:20Vienna International Airport
    £2321One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Vienna including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is a coach with an average price of £179.

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

A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Vienna costing on average £540.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 42m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Coach takes on average 38h 8m.

The Edinburgh to Vienna distance is approximately 1582 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Vienna is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 14 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by coach.
  • Travel with Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, ITA, Aegean Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Vienna:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Vienna, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Vienna, you can explore Prater, a large public park with the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel and amusement rides, and visit Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties. Enjoy a Danube River Cruise for scenic views of the city's skyline or witness haute école equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature lovers, Vienna Woods offers hiking trails just outside the city. Must-see sights include Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site with extensive gardens, the Gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, Hofburg Palace, the former imperial residence now home to museums, and the Vienna State Opera, known for its classical performances.
A stay of three to four days in Vienna is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Schönbrunn Palace, the historic city centre, and the museums on the Ringstrasse.
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