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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £341.
Distance: 1235 km
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The best way to travel from London to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel to Vienna
The Austrian capital, Vienna, lies around 1234 kilometres southeast of London and is easily reached by bus or plane. Frequent daily, direct flights lasting 135 minutes are by far the fastest option. In addition, high-speed trains allow passengers to make the journey in a single day, and direct overnight buses are also available. There are a number of options for those travelling between London and Vienna. The two destinations are approximately 1200 km apart and can be reached by bus and plane. There are several different facets that come into deciding which mode of transport. Below we have outlined just some of the most important.
As Vienna is a large metropolitan city, with many accessible options, bus, train, and flight. The bus station, Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) is the largest bus terminal in Austria, catering for long-distance bus connections. It operates over 15 lines that serve destinations throughout Europe, with frequent journeys daily. Buses from London to Vienna take from 23h 40min to 28h 15min depending on your changes. There is the Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) which one of the most significant transport hubs in Vienna, also catering to long-distance trains through Austria, and provides daily services. Trains from London to Vienna vary from 18h 30min to 24h 54min. Flights from London to Vienna differ depending on the number of stopovers. You can find direct flights from 2h 05min to 2h 15min, while flights with stopovers can take up to 15h.
About Vienna
Vienna is Austria’s capital city, in the country's east along the Danube River. It has produced a legacy of art and intellect due to its residents which include Beethoven, Mozart, and Sigmund Freud. It is a typically dry continental climate city, with warm summers and quite cold winters. Like many cities in Europe, Vienna uses the Euro as its official currency. Most of the restaurants are open till 11:00 p.m., with the kitchens closing at around 09:30 p.m., however, you can always find late-night bites in this vibrant city.
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London to Vienna Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Vienna?
Buses from London to Vienna
Trains from London to Vienna
Flights from London to Vienna
Cheapest way to travel from London to Vienna
Taking the bus is marginally the cheapest way to travel from London to Vienna with coach tickets starting at £51 and tending not to increase to over £100. National Express is the main provider of coach services from London to Vienna. The service is direct, however, given that the journey time is at least 22 hours, there will be some stops to service stations etc on route. There are usually 4 journeys a day. If you book your travel in advance, then cheap flights are also available however are subject to availability and tend to get taken relatively quickly.
Fastest way to travel from London to Vienna
The fastest way to travel from London to Vienna is by far flying. Flights can take as little as 2 hours and when factoring in transport from central London to any given London airport, the travel time is still only around 4 hours. flights from London to Vienna depart from all 6 London Airports and terminate at Vienna Airport. Airlines travelling from London to Vienna include EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Flybe, Air Berlin, Jet2, Vueling and Aer Lingus with flights departing throughout the day.
Most popular way to travel from London to Vienna
Most travellers from London to Vienna who book with Omio choose to travel by plane. Booking in advance will ensure you get a cheaper price and there are approximately 18 direct flights per day.
Public transport in Vienna
Vienna has a great public transport system, with an array of buses, trams, trains, and the underground metro, connecting you to all parts of Vienna and beyond. There are over 120 buses, 29 trams, and five underground lines. During the week there is a nighttime service for 24 lines between 12:30 a.m. and 05:00 a.m. On the weekend, all lines offer services throughout the night and early morning. There is a public transportation application the WienMobil App, which combines all of the forms of public transport to provide you with a step by step journey planner, including carsharing and taxi options. The app allows you to pay and book your journey on the go and is available free of charge on the Google Play Store, or Apple Store.
Vienna Happniness. Source: Shutterstock
Important bus & train stations, airports to Vienna?
Arrival bus, train, flight station, airport: Buses to Vienna from London arrive either at the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) or Vienna Central Station Wiedner (International Bus Terminal). The VIB is located less than 3 miles (5 km) from the city centre and is accessible by car and public transport through the metro U-Bahn Line 3 (U3). The bus station offers an indoor waiting area, snacks and refreshments, information desks, free newspapers, Wi-Fi, an ATM, lockers, and toilets. The other bus stop is at Vienna Central Station. This is the main train station for trains from London to Vienna. The stop is around 3 miles (5 km) to the city centre and is accessible by the U-Bahn 1 (U1) metro. The station provides facilities such as five levels, 15 platforms, and around 100 shops and restaurants. The station has waiting rooms, escalators and elevators, and a car park with over 600 parking spaces. For flights to Vienna, there is the Vienna International Airport. The airport is 12 miles (20 km) from the city centre, and accessible by car and public transport. You can take a combination of metro (U-Bahn 1 or 3) with the S7 REX 7 train to access the airport. The airport offers amenities such as Wi-Fi, workspaces, religious areas, medical and accessible assist, car rental, banks and foreign exchange, ATMs, cuisine, and retail shops.
Which companies travel to Vienna?
Two companies offer buses to Vienna from London, RegioJet, and Union Ikvkoni. While the latter offers a direct service, it is a slightly longer service than RegioJet, which has one change. Trains from London to Vienna are operated by the company Eurostar. Eurostar offers a combination ticket with the companies Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB ICE. This journey is split over five changes, with two tickets from a single booking. The journey takes on average 18h 30minto 24h 54min depending on the length of your changes. There is also the Vienna International Airport, where several companies offer flights from London to Vienna, Ryan Air, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Sas, and Lot. Ryan Air is generally a faster route with an average of a 2h 05min direct flight. Direct flights are also offered by Austrian Airways, which take an average of 2h 15min. Other airlines offer flights with stopovers that vary due to the length of your stopover.
RegioJet bus to Vienna
RegioJet offers regular buses from London to Vienna every Friday and Sunday, with an occasional service on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The service departs at London Victoria Green Line Coach Station (Stop 6) has one change at Praha, ÚAN Florenc, and arrives at Vienna Central Station Wiedner (International Bus Terminal). The journey takes an average of 23h 40min starting at 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Union Ikvkoni bus to Vienna
Union Ikvkoni offers regular buses from London to Vienna every Monday and Saturday. The service offers a direct journey starting at London Victoria Green Line Coach Station (Stop 6) to Vienna International Busterminal (VIB), with an average of 28h 15min starting at 09:00 p.m. to 02:15 a.m. on Mondays, and an additional hour on Saturdays with the journey commencing at 09:00 p.m.
Eurostar train to Vienna
Eurostar provides a daily train from London to Vienna in the morning. The service runs from London St Pancras International to Vienna Central Station, every day at 11:04 a.m. The duration depends on the day and the number of transfers. Typically there are five changes, occasionally there are six. The changes are operated by a combination of Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and ICE. The journey provides two tickets under the single booking.
Ryan Air flight to Vienna
Ryan Air offers flights from London to Vienna every day. There is one morning flight and one evening flight, both with a duration of 2h 05min. On Saturdays, there are two morning flights instead of one in the evening. This is a direct service from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) with no stopovers.
Spring in Vienna. Source: Shutterstock
Austrian Airways flight to Vienna
Austrian Airways offers flights from London to Vienna every day. There is one morning flight and one evening flight, both with a duration of 2h 15min. On the weekends there is an additional morning flight. This is a direct service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) with no stopovers.
How to find cheap tickets to Vienna?
If you’re looking for an economical solution for your journey, there are a couple of ways to get cheap tickets to Vienna. A great way to save on fares is to purchase your ticket well in advance. You can find cheaper tickets a month or two ahead of your time of booking, rather than buying a ticket for a closer date. Another solution to save money is by being flexible in your travel dates and times. Travel on a weekday may be cheaper than a weekend. Also, travel times that are early in the morning are usually less expensive. You could also consider choosing routes with changes, stopovers, or slower journeys. These options are usually more economical.
Travel to Vienna —travel tips
Home to many famous musicians, Vienna is known as the "City of Music", as more famous composers called Vienna home than anywhere else in the world. These musicians include Joseph Haydn, Johann Straus, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, and of course Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and many others. It is also called the "City of Dreams" due to the impact Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, had on the city. Vienna is also the birthplace of snow globes, the first of which was invented in 1900. It has recently claimed the title also of t
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Vienna:
A flight is £40 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Vienna costing on average £62.
A flight is £320 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Vienna costing on average £341.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 40m.
Train takes on average 34h 45m.
- Around 105 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Vienna as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines, Buzz, Smartwings, KLM, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Jet2.com, SWISS, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, Vueling Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by coach.
- 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Buzz, Air Baltic, Jet2.com.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Ourbus.
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