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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £355.
Distance: 535 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price | £355 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Vienna to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Heilbronn:
A coach is £97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average £143.
A coach is £308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Coach takes on average 11h 28m.
Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £57. The journey takes 10h 58m versus 6h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Heilbronn from Vienna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Vienna to Heilbronn 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 train from Heilbronn are Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Karlsruhe and Würzburg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Heilbronn on Omio.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Würzburg is a Franconian city on the Main known for the Residenz, Baroque streets and local wine. Its compact centre and hilltop Marienberg Fortress give it a historic yet youthful feel.
Travel to Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Heilbronn:
A coach is £97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average £143.
A coach is £308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Heilbronn costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Coach takes on average 11h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Heilbronn as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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