How to get to Birmingham from Vienna

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Compare train and coach for Vienna to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £137, while a flight costs an average of £461.

Distance: 1376 km

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Driving

£461

Average Price

£137

Average Price

Cheapest

£218

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 57m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

31h 35m

Average total duration

31h 5m

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30m

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17h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

KLM

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The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £137.

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

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Birmingham costing on average £461.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 57m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vienna and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
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 12h 9m sooner (4h 57m by flight vs 17h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £461 compared to roughly £218 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 Vienna to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:3534h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    0:25Birmingham
    £621One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:3534h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    0:25Birmingham
    £621One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesLX3535+Helvetic AirwaysLX424
    15:004h00
    Vienna International Airport
    18:00Birmingham International Airport
    £7251One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:4536h45
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    11:30Birmingham
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:2537h05
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:30Birmingham
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:2536h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    14:35Birmingham
    £641One-way
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1900 · KL1045
    7:006h40
    Vienna International Airport
    12:40Birmingham International Airport
    £2371One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1906 · KL1045
    20:0017h40
    Vienna International Airport
    12:40Birmingham International Airport
    £2371One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1906 · KL1047
    20:0021h50
    Vienna International Airport
    16:50Birmingham International Airport
    £2371One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.

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Why visit Manchester for the day?

Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.

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Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Bristol by train

Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

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FAQs: Vienna to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Vienna to Birmingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £137.

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

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Birmingham costing on average £461.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 57m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 35m.

The Vienna to Birmingham distance is approximately 1376 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Birmingham is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Birmingham:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Jet2.com, KLM, Air France, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair to go to Birmingham by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Birmingham:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Vienna to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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