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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £107, while a flight costs an average of £463.
Distance: 1235 km
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6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 33m Average total duration 27h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Vienna:
A coach is £356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Vienna costing on average £463.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 33m.
You'll arrive about 11h 57m sooner (4h 56m by flight vs 16h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £463 compared to roughly £41 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 London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London 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.
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.
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.
Flights from London to Vienna | Buses from London to Vienna | Travelling to Vienna
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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 coach is £356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Vienna costing on average £463.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 33m.
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.
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