Berlin to Vienna by train

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Overview: trains from Berlin to Vienna

Find the key information for travelling by train from Berlin to Vienna, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:30 View journey
Last train 22:29 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 7hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 524
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey £28.62 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 47m
Train operators 14

Discover Berlin to Vienna by train

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Train travel between Berlin and Vienna: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Berlin to Vienna:

  • Cheapest tickets: £28.62

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: £33

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: £41

Tickets go on sale 10 months in advance.

Berlin to Vienna daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Vienna on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 28 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:29: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:30: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:29: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 6 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Vienna?

This journey covers a total of 524 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Berlin and Vienna

Tickets for travel between Berlin and Vienna can be booked 10 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Berlin to Vienna by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Vienna.

FAQs about the train journey from Berlin to Vienna

Want to know more about your journey from Berlin to Vienna? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Berlin to Vienna covers 524 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.