London to Vienna by train

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Overview: trains from London to Vienna

Find the key information for travelling by train from London 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 06:01 View journey
Last train 20:31 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 12hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 1234
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey US$102.00 View journey
Avg journey time 18hr 37m
Train operators 31

Travelling from London to Vienna by train

Want to know how to get from London to Vienna by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Vienna take around 12 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,234 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  06:01. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:31, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 30 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 26 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$102.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Vienna, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Vienna.

Is there a direct train from London to Vienna?

The journey between London and Vienna usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from London to Vienna?

The London to Vienna train travel takes about 12 hours and 29 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Vienna train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Vienna leaving London at around 06:01 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:31, with the final departure at 20:31.

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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.